Is WD17 4PB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

622 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WD17 4PB. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
165
Violence & sexual offences
158
Shoplifting
80
Public order
36
Other theft
31
Vehicle crime
30
Criminal damage & arson
29
Drugs
28

House prices

£408,659

Average price in Watford (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 0.4% year on year.

Terraced
£435,927
Semi-detached
£541,069
Detached
£941,650
Flat / maisonette
£265,100

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for WD17 4PB 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 4PB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WD17 4PB on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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