St Johns Road is in Watford and in Watford district. WD17 1QA is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Watford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Johns Road, Watford, WD17 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD17 1QD, WD17 1QB, WD17 1QX, WD17 1PY, WD17 1UN, WD17 1QE, WD17 1QF, WD17 1RN, WD17 1BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WD17 1QA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 49.3% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 52.9% | 50.7% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WD17 1QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.2% | 43.5% | -4.7% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 39% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6% | 11% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.3% | 56.1% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 34% | 32.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 16.9% | 5.4% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 4.2% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 12.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 47.6% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 11% | 3.4% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 7.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 11.3% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 69.5% | 56.9% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -24.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 52.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 52.6% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 17.6% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.5% | 16.5% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 10.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.2% | 52.3% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 17.7% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 12.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 10% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 7.5% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Johns Road was 239.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.4% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Johns Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Central and the 20th highest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 St Johns Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2022-02-17 | £701,163 |
| 26 St Johns Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2019-12-03 | £769,737 |
| 34 St Johns Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £431,126 | 2018-11-30 | £511,768 |
| 24 St Johns Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2016-07-05 | £687,986 |
| 32 St Johns Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2015-08-14 | £684,203 |
WD17 1QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 182 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Early Years Centre Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 4out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanchester Primary School Hempstead Road , WD17 3HD | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School 32 Clarendon Road , WD17 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chater Junior School Addiscombe Road , WD18 0WN | 4out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Primary School Derby Road , WD17 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chater Infant School Southsea Avenue , WD18 7RD | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Herts College Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ | - not rated | 527 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chessbrook Education Support Centre Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Purcell School Aldenham Road , Bushey WD23 2TS | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Secondary School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud 7 Ltd Also T/A Patty Guy And Chick 'n' Bun | The Quarters, 30 - 40 St Albans Road | 120 yd | |
| Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd | 73 - 77 Clarendon Road, Watford | 181 yd | |
| KPMG Staff Restaurant And Cafe | KPMG Building, 58 Clarendon Road | 206 yd | |
| The LP Cafe | 173 The Parade High Street, Watford | 277 yd | |
| Italian Wood Fired Pizza | 159 The Parade High Street, Watford | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Ex Service & Social Club | Watford Ex Service And Social Club, 12 - 14 St Albans Road | 115 yd | |
| White Lion | 79 St Albans Road, Watford | 233 yd | |
| The Estcourt Arms | 2 St Johns Road, Watford | 292 yd | |
| Steinbeck And Shaw @ PRYZM | 127 The Parade High Street, Watford | 305 yd | |
| 143 Bar | 143 The Parade High Street, Watford | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Pizza | 171 The Parade High Street, Watford | 270 yd | |
| Panda Cuisine | 185 The Parade High Street, Watford | 277 yd | |
| Upper Crust | Uppercrust, Watford Junction Station | 295 yd | |
| Ferrys Burger | 159A The Parade High Street, Watford | 296 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 155 The Parade High Street, Watford | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Albert Road South | 392 yd | |
| Nisa Express | 54A High Street, Watford | 674 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers | 91 - 95 High Street, Watford | 680 yd | |
| Expo Cash And Carry | 35 Market Street, Watford | 871 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 160 - 162 St Albans Road, Watford | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watford Leisure Centre - Central HEMPSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 458 yd |
| Nrg (Watford) 19-21 19-21 CLARENDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Watford) THE PARADE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Watford Central Baths (Closed) Hempstead Road | swimming pool | 510 yd |
| Ymca Community Gym (Watford) CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 606 yd |
| West Herts College Hempstead Road | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Femme Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| West Herts Sports Club PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 803 yd |
| Radlett Road Playing Fields Radlett Road | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Waterfields Recreation Ground (Closed) Shaftesbury Road | grass pitches | 971 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.