St Albans Road is in Watford and in Watford district. WD17 1RD 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 St Albans Road, Watford, WD17 1RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD17 1UH, WD17 1RB, WD17 1SN, WD17 4UL, WD17 4PS, WD17 1JU, WD17 1RA, WD17 1ER, WD17 1RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WD17 1RD 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 1RD, 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 St Albans Road 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.
St Albans Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 St Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-03-28 | £358,157 |
| 109A St Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-11-07 | £327,619 |
| 109B St Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-11-07 | £250,833 |
| 109C St Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-11-07 | £296,905 |
| 113 St Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-05-12 | £712,540 |
WD17 1RD 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 1RD 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 | 2,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxhey Early Years Centre Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 4out of 4 | 2,842 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 | 681 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School Nascot Wood Road , WD17 4YT | 4out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School 32 Clarendon Road , WD17 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nascot Wood Junior School Nascot Wood Road , WD17 4YS | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knutsford Primary Academy Balmoral Road , WD24 7ER | 2out of 4 | 1,300 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 | 876 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 2,586 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 | 707 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 | 2,280 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Secondary School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Purcell School Aldenham Road , Bushey WD23 2TS | - not rated | 2,654 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Primary School Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ | - not rated | 2,746 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction Cafe | 101A St Albans Road, Watford | 15 yd | |
| Lemongrass | 4-6 Langley Road, Watford | 94 yd | |
| Nanas | Ground Floor, 129 St Albans Road | 97 yd | |
| Authentic Thai Cuisine, Nascot Arms | The Nascot Arms, 11 Stamford Road | 148 yd | |
| Cloud 7 Ltd Also T/A Patty Guy And Chick 'n' Bun | The Quarters, 30 - 40 St Albans Road | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nascot Arms | The Nascot Arms, 11 Stamford Road | 148 yd | |
| White Lion | 79 St Albans Road, Watford | 152 yd | |
| O'Neills | O'Neills, Station Road | 197 yd | |
| Dunnings Bar And Restaurant | 153 St Albans Road, Watford | 301 yd | |
| The Prince George | 151 St Albans Road, Watford | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funky Flavours | 121A St Albans Road, Watford | 15 yd | |
| Square Pizza House | 5 Langley Road, Watford | 84 yd | |
| Siddhi Foods | 131 St Albans Road, Watford | 97 yd | |
| Upper Crust | Uppercrust, Watford Junction Station | 156 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Watford Junction Station, Station Road | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 160 - 162 St Albans Road, Watford | 553 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Albert Road South | 762 yd | |
| Tesco | 226 - 228 St Albans Road, Watford | 822 yd | |
| Nisa Express | 54A High Street, Watford | 1,046 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers | 91 - 95 High Street, Watford | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watford Leisure Centre - Central HEMPSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Watford Central Baths (Closed) Hempstead Road | swimming pool | 695 yd |
| West Herts College Hempstead Road | health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| West Herts College (Closed) Cassio Campus Cassio Campus Langley Road | health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Watford) THE PARADE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| Nrg (Watford) 19-21 19-21 CLARENDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| Cassiobury Tennis Club THE GARDENS | tennis courts | 898 yd |
| The Gym (Watford) 15 15 IMPERIAL WAY | health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Ymca Community Gym (Watford) CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 973 yd |
| West Herts Sports Club PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,089 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 | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.