Sotheron Road is in Watford and in Watford district. WD17 2QB 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 Sotheron Road, Watford, WD17 2QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD17 2QA, WD17 2QG, WD17 2PZ, WD17 2QQ, WD17 2HA, WD17 2NT, WD17 2PQ, WD17 2PY, WD17 2QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD17 2QB is primarily male, with 57.2% of the population 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 | 50% | 42.8% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -8.2% |
| Male | 50% | 57.2% | 7.2% | 49.0% | 8.2% |
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 2QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 46.6% | 52.4% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 36.4% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 59.3% | 59.4% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 31.1% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 9% | 7.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 12.2% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 6.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 11.2% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 11.4% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 48.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 10.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 16.2% | 11.7% | 3.1% | 13.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 11.2% | 7% | -4.2% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 1.1% | -4.5% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 64.6% | 58.7% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -22.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, just 44.4% 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 | 63.3% | 44.4% | -18.9% | 83.2% | -38.8% |
| European Union | 14.9% | 24.5% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 18.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 3.9% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 23.2% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 17.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.6% 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 | 62% | 43.9% | -18.1% | 83.2% | -39.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 16.6% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 17.2% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 14.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 12.5% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.3% | 76.7% | -32.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 15% | 1.2% | 13.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 14.6% | 1.7% | 12.9% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sotheron Road was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.3% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sotheron Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Central and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Sotheron Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2024-07-26 | £389,253 |
| 25 Sotheron Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-06-28 | £361,741 |
| 7 Sotheron Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-06-30 | £447,411 |
| 29 Sotheron Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-08-15 | £375,239 |
| 71 Sotheron Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £515,500 | 2022-08-02 | £495,989 |
WD17 2QB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in WD17 2QB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 155 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School 32 Clarendon Road , WD17 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Primary School Derby Road , WD17 2LX | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanchester Primary School Hempstead Road , WD17 3HD | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chater Junior School Addiscombe Road , WD18 0WN | 4out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chater Infant School Southsea Avenue , WD18 7RD | 3out of 4 | 1,217 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 | 912 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 2,244 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 | 893 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 | 1,700 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chessbrook Education Support Centre Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Purcell School Aldenham Road , Bushey WD23 2TS | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 2,629 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School Hartspring Cottage , Elton Way WD25 8HB | - not rated | 2,806 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estcourt Tavern | The Estcourt Tavern, 25 Estcourt Road | 115 yd | |
| 15 Marketing | 40 Clarendon Road, Watford | 186 yd | |
| Frieday | 92A Queens Road, Watford | 245 yd | |
| Iberia Lounge | The Coach House, 83 - 85 Queens Road | 272 yd | |
| The Daily Grind | 64B Queens Road, Watford | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Estcourt Arms | 2 St Johns Road, Watford | 207 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | 17 Estcourt Road, Watford | 244 yd | |
| The Wellington Arms | The Wellington Arms PH, 2 Woodford Road | 281 yd | |
| Watford Social Club | 70 - 72 Queens Road, Watford | 303 yd | |
| The Palace Theatre | Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Cod | 209C Queens Road, Watford | 133 yd | |
| New Imperial | 138 Queens Road, Watford | 152 yd | |
| Hayris Kebab House | 18 Clarendon Road, Watford | 379 yd | |
| Asia Taste | Street Record, Watford House Lane | 433 yd | |
| Roti Pan | Unit 40B, Watford Market | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Albert Road South | 438 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers | 91 - 95 High Street, Watford | 496 yd | |
| Nisa Express | 54A High Street, Watford | 526 yd | |
| Tesco | 114D High Street, Watford | 692 yd | |
| Expo Cash And Carry | 35 Market Street, Watford | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Femme Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| Ymca Community Gym (Watford) CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 401 yd |
| Nrg (Watford) 19-21 19-21 CLARENDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| Radlett Road Playing Fields Radlett Road | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Waterfields Recreation Ground (Closed) Shaftesbury Road | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Watford) THE PARADE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Watford Leisure Centre - Central HEMPSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 824 yd |
| Watford Central Baths (Closed) Hempstead Road | swimming pool | 876 yd |
| West Herts Sports Club PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 996 yd |
| West Herts College Hempstead Road | health and fitness suite | 1,018 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 | 128 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.