Is WD17 4YX a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

247 crimes recorded

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

Anti-social behaviour
98
Violence & sexual offences
63
Shoplifting
19
Criminal damage & arson
13
Vehicle crime
13
Other theft
12
Public order
9
Burglary
6

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 4YX 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 4YX on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WD17 4YX on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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