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4%UNEMPLOYED
40%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
28%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsWD17 2HZ

What social class do the population of WD17 2HZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WD17 2HZ in Watford, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about WD17 2HZ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 22%Children
  • 78%Adults

22% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in WD172HZ male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Central.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 28%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 19%DE

According to census records, 28% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 41%SINGLE
  • 40%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WD17 2HZ is 41%. Single and 'other' people is 59%.

ETHNICITY

  • 71%WHITE
  • 30%NON-WHITE

71% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.1%WORKING
  • 4%UNEMPLOYED

4% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WD17 2HZ

Events

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Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near WD17 2HZ

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in WD17 2HZ

Post Offices

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Libraries

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WD172HZ Postcode Breakdown

WDAREA17DISTRICT2SECTORHZUNIT
Full PostcodeWD17 2HZ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownWatford
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyHertfordshire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

WD172HZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

WD17 2HZ postcode is located in the postal town of Watford. Watford postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode WD17 2HZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Bushey1.4 miles SE
Watford1.4 miles NW
Leavesden Green2.5 miles N
Caldecote2.5 miles E
Croxley Green2.9 miles W
Busheyheath3.2 miles SE
Northwood3.6 miles SW
Rickmansworth3.6 miles W
Hatch End3.7 miles SE
Stanmole3.7 miles E
Stanmore3.7 miles E
Abbots Langley3.8 miles N
Radlett3.8 miles NE
Chorleywood4.2 miles W
Kings Langley4.5 miles NW
London15 miles E
Glasgow326 miles NW
Edinburgh317 miles NW
Cardiff121 miles W
Liverpool163 miles NW
Southampton68 miles SW
Saint Ives84 miles SW

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