Strangeways is in Watford and in Watford district. WD17 4SP 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 Strangeways, Watford, WD17 4SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD17 4SR, WD17 4JA, WD17 4HY, WD17 4SS, WD17 4HX, WD17 4ST, WD24 5JR, WD17 4JH, WD17 4UZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD17 4SP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 50.9% | 56.1% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 43.9% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WD17 4SP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 20.8% | -9.3% | 37.9% | -17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 54.2% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 17.2% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.9% | 45.9% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 30.2% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 19.9% | 10.1% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around WD17 4SP this area, 29.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 29.1% | 17.0% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 10.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 12.1% | -3.8% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 36.6% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.6% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 13.6% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 10.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.3% | 68.4% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 78% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 78% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 11.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 77.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.5% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 1.1% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Hindu | 13% | 1.7% | 11.3% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Strangeways was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% lower than the Nascot average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Strangeways has the 16th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Nascot and the 101st lowest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Strangeways, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-11-25 | £659,430 |
| 4 Strangeways, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2019-11-15 | £644,706 |
| 20 Strangeways, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £961,000 | 2019-02-28 | £1,125,274 |
| 20 Strangeways, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2016-10-12 | £769,009 |
| 14 Strangeways, Watford, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2016-06-30 | £707,459 |
WD17 4SP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WD17 4SP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 123 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxhey Early Years Centre Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 4out of 4 | 5,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Greenbank Road , WD17 4FS | 4out of 4 | 279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard Primary School Gammons Lane , WD24 5JW | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechfield School Gammons Lane , WD24 5TY | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Primary School Berry Avenue , WD24 6ST | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Junior School Briar Road , WD25 0JH | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,975 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Academies Watford Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW | 2out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 3,279 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Michael's Catholic High School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS | 4out of 4 | 3,523 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxley Danes School Baldwins Lane , Croxley Green WD3 3LR | - not rated | 3,561 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,791 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanborough Secondary School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Primary School Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breakspeare School Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU | 4out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garston Manor School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR | 3out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Elms Manor School High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX | - not rated | 3,304 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron House | 113 Courtlands Drive, Watford | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codland Fish And Chips | 117 Courtlands Drive, Watford | 235 yd | |
| Leavesden Tandoori | 119 Courtlands Drive, Watford | 235 yd | |
| RFC | 119 Courtlands Drive, Watford | 235 yd | |
| Dragon Garden | 125 Courtlands Drive, Watford | 324 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Watford Playing Field GAMMONS LANE | tennis courts | 527 yd |
| The Orchard Primary School Gammons Lane | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| St Marks Church Hall LEGGATTS WAY | 781 yd | |
| Bill Everett Community Centre (Closed) Leggatts Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 868 yd |
| Harebreaks Recreation Ground The Harebreaks | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 136.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.