Is WD17 4DW a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

546 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WD17 4DW. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
153
Anti-social behaviour
133
Shoplifting
68
Public order
41
Other theft
36
Criminal damage & arson
35
Drugs
16
Theft from the person
12

House prices

£404,299

Average price in Watford (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 0.7% year on year.

Terraced
£430,030
Semi-detached
£534,461
Detached
£932,291
Flat / maisonette
£263,145

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for WD17 4DW specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near WD17 4DW on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WD17 4DW on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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