Westland Road is in Watford and in Watford district. WD17 1QR 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 Westland Road, Watford, WD17 1QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD17 1QS, WD17 1DS, WD17 1QU, WD17 1QX, WD17 1QT, WD17 1EZ, WD17 1AP, WD17 1QD, WD17 1ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WD17 1QR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 44.4% | 47.9% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 55.6% | 52.1% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 1QR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.9% 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 | 58.9% | 59.9% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 31.7% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7% | 3.8% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 52.3% | 56.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 33% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 8.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 51%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 10.3% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 10.6% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 7.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 15.6% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 51% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 17.2% |
| Other | 11.4% | 1.9% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 11.8% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 1.3% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 10.3% | 4.9% | -5.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 69.2% | 69.7% | 0.5% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, just 48.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.7% | 48.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| European Union | 15.7% | 26.3% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 20.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 11.5% | 4.3% | -7.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.1% | 13.8% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.9% | 48.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 16.5% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 14.2% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 11.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 16% | 15.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 13.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 5% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.4% | 76.7% | -28.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 9.1% | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 8.4% | 1.2% | 7.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westland Road was 123.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.6% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westland Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Central and the 61st highest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3200.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13A Westland Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-10-02 | £310,000 |
| 13 Westland Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2023-07-21 | £309,621 |
| 9B Westland Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £201,530 | 2023-06-23 | £204,892 |
| 1 Capel Court, 17A Westland Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-09-30 | £303,402 |
| Flat 1 Westland Court, 23 Westland Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-06-18 | £245,504 |
WD17 1QR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 3,060 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 | 625 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 | 666 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Primary School Derby Road , WD17 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School Nascot Wood Road , WD17 4YT | 4out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chater Junior School Addiscombe Road , WD18 0WN | 4out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 857 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 2,395 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 | 653 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 | 2,143 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Purcell School Aldenham Road , Bushey WD23 2TS | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Secondary School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Primary School Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd | 73 - 77 Clarendon Road, Watford | 54 yd | |
| Cloud 7 Ltd Also T/A Patty Guy And Chick 'n' Bun | The Quarters, 30 - 40 St Albans Road | 147 yd | |
| KPMG Staff Restaurant And Cafe | KPMG Building, 58 Clarendon Road | 154 yd | |
| Junction Cafe | 101A St Albans Road, Watford | 255 yd | |
| Lemongrass | 4-6 Langley Road, Watford | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Neills | O'Neills, Station Road | 158 yd | |
| White Lion | 79 St Albans Road, Watford | 177 yd | |
| The Wellington Arms | The Wellington Arms PH, 2 Woodford Road | 256 yd | |
| Watford Ex Service & Social Club | Watford Ex Service And Social Club, 12 - 14 St Albans Road | 263 yd | |
| The Estcourt Arms | 2 St Johns Road, Watford | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Crust | Uppercrust, Watford Junction Station | 149 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Watford Junction Station, Station Road | 176 yd | |
| AMT Coffee Watford | Watford Junction Station, Station Road | 176 yd | |
| Giardino 14 Coffee | Store On Platforms 9 And 10, Watford Junction Station | 200 yd | |
| Square Pizza House | 5 Langley Road, Watford | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Albert Road South | 533 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 160 - 162 St Albans Road, Watford | 754 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers | 91 - 95 High Street, Watford | 799 yd | |
| Nisa Express | 54A High Street, Watford | 800 yd | |
| Expo Cash And Carry | 35 Market Street, Watford | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watford Leisure Centre - Central HEMPSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Nrg (Watford) 19-21 19-21 CLARENDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Watford Central Baths (Closed) Hempstead Road | swimming pool | 637 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Watford) THE PARADE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Ymca Community Gym (Watford) CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 717 yd |
| West Herts College Hempstead Road | health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Femme Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Radlett Road Playing Fields Radlett Road | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| West Herts Sports Club PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 956 yd |
| Waterfields Recreation Ground (Closed) Shaftesbury Road | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 165.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.