Terrace Gardens is in Watford and in Watford district. WD17 1RB is located in the Nascot electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Watford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Terrace Gardens, Watford, WD17 1RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD17 1RA, WD17 4QP, WD17 1RD, WD17 4YE, WD17 4RE, WD17 1RP, WD17 1UH, WD17 1RT, WD17 4UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WD17 1RB 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 | 48% | 47.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 52% | 52.1% | 0.1% | 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 1RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 51.5% | 50.7% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 35.3% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 54.2% | 58.2% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 38% | 32.7% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 12.9% | 6.8% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 12.9% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 48.6% | -1.2% | 33.8% | 14.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.8% 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 | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 72% | 60.8% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -20.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 79.8% | 60.4% | -19.4% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 17.7% | 14.5% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3% | 8.5% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 10.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 60.6% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 16.8% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 12.2% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 4.5% | -6.6% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Terrace Gardens was 80.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.8% higher than the Nascot average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Terrace Gardens has the 9th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Nascot and the 121st highest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.4%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Terrace Gardens, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-04-29 | £390,512 |
| 5 Terrace Gardens, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-12-18 | £438,991 |
| 1B Terrace Gardens, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2024-09-25 | £273,335 |
| 16 Terrace Gardens, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-01-09 | £396,000 |
| 6 Terrace Gardens, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-06-17 | £490,449 |
WD17 1RB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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.
WD17 1RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 204 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxhey Early Years Centre Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 4out of 4 | 2,911 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 | 741 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School Nascot Wood Road , WD17 4YT | 4out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nascot Wood Junior School Nascot Wood Road , WD17 4YS | 4out of 4 | 894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School 32 Clarendon Road , WD17 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knutsford Primary Academy Balmoral Road , WD24 7ER | 2out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 853 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 2,603 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 | 766 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 | 2,346 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Secondary School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Purcell School Aldenham Road , Bushey WD23 2TS | - not rated | 2,665 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Primary School Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ | - not rated | 2,677 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanas | Ground Floor, 129 St Albans Road | 44 yd | |
| Junction Cafe | 101A St Albans Road, Watford | 75 yd | |
| Lemongrass | 4-6 Langley Road, Watford | 138 yd | |
| Authentic Thai Cuisine, Nascot Arms | The Nascot Arms, 11 Stamford Road | 140 yd | |
| Cloud 7 Ltd Also T/A Patty Guy And Chick 'n' Bun | The Quarters, 30 - 40 St Albans Road | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nascot Arms | The Nascot Arms, 11 Stamford Road | 140 yd | |
| White Lion | 79 St Albans Road, Watford | 222 yd | |
| O'Neills | O'Neills, Station Road | 231 yd | |
| Dunnings Bar And Restaurant | 153 St Albans Road, Watford | 234 yd | |
| The Prince George | 151 St Albans Road, Watford | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siddhi Foods | 131 St Albans Road, Watford | 44 yd | |
| Funky Flavours | 121A St Albans Road, Watford | 75 yd | |
| Square Pizza House | 5 Langley Road, Watford | 148 yd | |
| Upper Crust | Uppercrust, Watford Junction Station | 199 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Watford Junction Station, Station Road | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 160 - 162 St Albans Road, Watford | 485 yd | |
| Tesco | 226 - 228 St Albans Road, Watford | 754 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Albert Road South | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watford Leisure Centre - Central HEMPSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 718 yd |
| Watford Central Baths (Closed) Hempstead Road | swimming pool | 755 yd |
| West Herts College Hempstead Road | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| West Herts College (Closed) Cassio Campus Cassio Campus Langley Road | health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| Cassiobury Tennis Club THE GARDENS | tennis courts | 903 yd |
| The Gym (Watford) 15 15 IMPERIAL WAY | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Nrg (Watford) 19-21 19-21 CLARENDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Watford) THE PARADE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Ymca Community Gym (Watford) CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,039 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.