Queens Road is in Watford and in Watford district. WD17 2QH 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 Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD17 2NT, WD17 2HA, WD17 1PU, WD17 1PG, WD17 2QB, WD17 2PQ, WD17 2QG, WD24 4QZ, WD17 2QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD17 2QH 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 2QH, 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 Queens 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.
Queens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 161 Queens Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-01-08 | £164,149 |
| Flat 3 James Yard, 179B Queens Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-11-01 | £299,384 |
| Flat 5 James Yard, 179B Queens Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-03-19 | £339,056 |
| Flat 3 161 Queens Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-10-16 | £234,023 |
| Flat 2 James Yard, 179B Queens Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-09-28 | £304,228 |
WD17 2QH 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 2QH 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 | 2,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 3,305 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 | 408 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Primary School Derby Road , WD17 2LX | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanchester Primary School Hempstead Road , WD17 3HD | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chater Junior School Addiscombe Road , WD18 0WN | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knutsford Primary Academy Balmoral Road , WD24 7ER | 2out of 4 | 1,309 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 | 781 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 2,365 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 | 946 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 | 1,713 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Purcell School Aldenham Road , Bushey WD23 2TS | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chessbrook Education Support Centre Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School Hartspring Cottage , Elton Way WD25 8HB | - not rated | 2,739 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 | 208 yd | |
| 15 Marketing | 40 Clarendon Road, Watford | 276 yd | |
| KPMG Staff Restaurant And Cafe | KPMG Building, 58 Clarendon Road | 284 yd | |
| J D Wetherspoon Plc | Wetherspoon House, Reeds Crescent | 311 yd | |
| Frieday | 92A Queens Road, Watford | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Estcourt Arms | 2 St Johns Road, Watford | 167 yd | |
| The Wellington Arms | The Wellington Arms PH, 2 Woodford Road | 197 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | 17 Estcourt Road, Watford | 373 yd | |
| Watford Social Club | 70 - 72 Queens Road, Watford | 418 yd | |
| O'Neills | O'Neills, Station Road | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Cod | 209C Queens Road, Watford | 2 yd | |
| New Imperial | 138 Queens Road, Watford | 233 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Watford Junction Station, Station Road | 425 yd | |
| AMT Coffee Watford | Watford Junction Station, Station Road | 425 yd | |
| Giardino 14 Coffee | Store On Platforms 9 And 10, Watford Junction Station | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Albert Road South | 540 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers | 91 - 95 High Street, Watford | 627 yd | |
| Nisa Express | 54A High Street, Watford | 656 yd | |
| Tesco | 114D High Street, Watford | 819 yd | |
| Expo Cash And Carry | 35 Market Street, Watford | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Radlett Road Playing Fields Radlett Road | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Femme Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| Ymca Community Gym (Watford) CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 531 yd |
| Nrg (Watford) 19-21 19-21 CLARENDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Waterfields Recreation Ground (Closed) Shaftesbury Road | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Watford) THE PARADE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Watford Leisure Centre - Central HEMPSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 876 yd |
| Knutsford Playing Fields Radlett Road | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Watford Central Baths (Closed) Hempstead Road | swimming pool | 928 yd |
| West Herts College Hempstead Road | health and fitness suite | 1,062 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 145.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.