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WD17 1
Watford · East of England
🏫Schools: ★★★☆☆
📡Gigabit: 84.7%
🌊Flood: Zone 1
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★ The facts on WD17 1

In WD17 1 in Watford, the median home sells for about £280K, about £62,222 household income for a standard 4.5x mortgage. 2 schools nearby average Good on Ofsted. Gigabit broadband reaches 84.7% of premises. It sits in flood Zone 1 (low risk).

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🏠 House Prices & Affordability
🏠House Prices
â–¼ 15.2% yr
£280K
Median price
£803K
Average price
8.0x
Income multiple
40
Sales (12 mo)

Blended across all property types and sizes (detached, semi, terraced and flats), based on Land Registry sales in the last 12 months. A street of flats will look cheaper than one of houses.

A standard 4.5x mortgage on the median home would need a household income of about £62,222. Local homes cost roughly 8x local earnings.

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📈Price History
1 year change-15.2%
5 year change-11.1%
10 year change+18.9%
Data sourceLand Registry PPD
🏠 Properties to rent in WD17 →
🏠Prices by property type

Median sale price for each type of home, so a sector of flats isn't mistaken for cheap houses. Land Registry, last full year.

Terraced£423K (6 sold)
Flat / maisonette£329K (117 sold)
🏫 Schools
🏫Nearby Schools
2 within 2km
Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd Special ·
Inadequate
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School Academy ·
Inadequate

Source: DfE GIAS + Ofsted MI. Ofsted ratings as of last inspection.

📡 Broadband & Mobile
📡Broadband Coverage
84.7% gigabit
Gigabit capable84.7%
Superfast (30Mbps+)96.6%
Full Fibre (FTTP)86.7%
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🌊 Flood Risk
🌊Flood Risk
Zone 1: Low risk
Flood zoneZone 1
Risk levelLess than 0.1% annual chance
Surface water riskLow
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🏥GP & NHS Dentist

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⚡ Energy & Solar
Energy Performance (EPC)

Every home has an Energy Performance Certificate rating it A (cheapest to heat) to G (most expensive). This shows how homes here are spread across the bands. Lots of A to C means warm, low-bill homes; lots of D to G means many would need insulation or a new boiler.

Band C
31%
Band D
55%
Band E
11%
Band F
3%
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Solar Potential
988 kWh/m²/yr
Solar radiation (PVGIS)
Typical 4kWp system3954 kWh/yr
Est. annual saving£1107
Payback period~5 years
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🚂 Transport & Clean Air
🚂Transport Links
Rail / tube stations16
Nearest stationWatford Junction Rail Station (0.5 km)
Bus stops36
🚗ULEZ & EV Charging
EV charge points1
Fast chargers (50kW+)n/a
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