Bridge Place is in Watford and in Watford district. WD17 2JH 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 Bridge Place, Watford, WD17 2JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD17 2JE, WD1 2JE, WD17 2JG, WD17 2SF, WD17 2JP, WD17 2JZ, WD23 2PN, WD17 2DB, WD19 4BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD17 2JH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 52% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 53.2% | 48% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48% | 40.8% | -7.2% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 46.8% | 7.4% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 52.6% | 51% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 34.9% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 50.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 10% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 9.7% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 50.5% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 16.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% 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 | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 9.3% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 82.7% | 62.5% | -20.2% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
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 | 76.7% | 60.4% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 17.5% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 12.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74% | 60.1% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 20.5% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 9.8% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 6.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 3.3% | -6.0% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 9.4% | 1.7% | 7.7% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Place was 327.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.1% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bridge Place has the 9th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Central and the 15th highest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 1 Bridge Place, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-03-14 | £255,000 |
| 1 Bridge Place, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-05-09 | £241,869 |
| 8 Bridge Place, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2018-05-01 | £390,254 |
| Flat 1 1 Bridge Place, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2016-11-04 | £243,491 |
| 6 Bridge Place, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2015-08-27 | £398,197 |
WD17 2JH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 159 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Education | 27 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 4,872 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Junior School Watford Field Road , WD18 0AZ | 4out of 4 | 391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Neal Street , WD18 0WF | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School Aldenham Road , WD23 2QH | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Primary School Derby Road , WD17 2LX | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromet Primary School Oxhey Road , WD19 4SG | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Grange Academy London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chessbrook Education Support Centre Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Purcell School Aldenham Road , Bushey WD23 2TS | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School Merry Hill Road , WD23 1DT | - not rated | 2,385 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Watford Arches Retail Park, Lower High Street | 103 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Stores Limited, 239 - 241 Lower High Street | 363 yd | |
| Kismat Tandoori Restaurant | 9 Chalk Hill, Watford | 376 yd | |
| Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue | Watford Fire Station, 223 - 229 Lower High Street | 409 yd | |
| Burger Daddy | 9 Ye Corner, Watford | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Arms | 1 Aldenham Road, Watford | 467 yd | |
| The Victoria | 39 Chalk Hill, Watford | 483 yd | |
| The Villiers Arms | 108 Villiers Road, Watford | 719 yd | |
| The One Crown | 156 High Street, Watford | 775 yd | |
| Two Trees Micro | 18 Vicarage Road, Watford | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Unit 7, Century Park | 257 yd | |
| Yo To Go | Tesco Stores Limited, 239 - 241 Lower High Street | 363 yd | |
| Kellys Market | Tesco Stores Limited, 239 - 241 Lower High Street | 363 yd | |
| Burgitzza | 5 Chalk Hill, Watford | 376 yd | |
| Ho Lok | 46 Aldenham Road, Watford | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Range | Unit 1, Watford Arches Retail Park | 124 yd | |
| Lidl | 275 Lower High Street | 171 yd | |
| Aldi | 7 - 8 Century Park, Dalton Way | 268 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, 239 - 241 Lower High Street | 363 yd | |
| Costcutter Bushey | Retail Unit A, Attenborough Court | 431 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watford Fields Recreation Ground (Closed) Watford Field Road | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Oxhey Park (Closed) Wiggenhall Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 421 yd |
| Watford Grammar School For Girls LADYS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 779 yd |
| Bromet School OXHEY ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Waterfields Recreation Ground (Closed) Shaftesbury Road | grass pitches | 1,034 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.