The postcode WD17 2BJ is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. WD17 2BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD17 2BJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.7 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WD17 2BJ as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Young families and students.
The closest road name to WD17 2BJ is St. Marys View which is centered 37 m away.
The nearest bus stop is King Street and is 22 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.58 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford High Street Rail Station, 286 m away.
The closest primary school to WD17 2BJ (for ages 11 and under) is Central Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 8, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Watford Grammar School for Girls.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 93 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 13, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 46.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for WD17 2BJ is covered by the Hertfordshire police force association and Hertfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WD17 2BJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD17 2BJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD17 2BJ
| Introduction | October 2000 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WD17 2BJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 271 m |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 329 m | |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 385 m |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 513 m |
| Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (November 24, 2017) | 536 m |
| Chater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 562 m |
| Chater Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 955 m |
| West Herts College | College | 16-99 | Good (December 10, 2021) | 1.01 km |
| Laurance Haines School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 1.19 km |
| Lanchester Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.29 km |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 1.29 km |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 14, 2021) | 1.35 km |
| Longwood School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 1.37 km |
| The Watford UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.47 km |
| Bromet Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 1.48 km |
| Bushey Manor Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.55 km |
| Westfield Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.79 km |
| Queens' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 1.85 km |
| Highwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 1.85 km |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 1.89 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD17 2BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubbleology | Awaiting Inspection | 0 m | |
| Greggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2019 | 0 m | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2017 | 0 m | |
| Bills Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2021 | 62 m | |
| Insomnia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 31, 2018 | 62 m | |
| Primark Stores Ltd | Exempt June 9, 2017 | 62 m | |
| Wenzels The Bakers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2020 | 62 m | |
| Caffe Nero | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 10, 2017 | 73 m | |
| Mini Town Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 17, 2019 | 73 m | |
| Taco Bell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2021 | 73 m | |
| St. Mary's Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 73 m | |
| Cluckster | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 93 m | |
| Mad Squirrel Tap | Awaiting Inspection | 93 m | |
| Opuz Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2020 | 93 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2021 | 93 m | |
| The Sauce | Awaiting Inspection | 93 m | |
| Wagamama | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2019 | 93 m | |
| Lakeland | Exempt May 10, 2017 | 106 m | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2020 | 106 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD17 2BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| King Street | 22 m | |
| King Street | 98 m | |
| High Street | 124 m | |
| High Street | 146 m | |
| Market Street | 189 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.58 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.6 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.68 km | |
| Watford High Street Rail Station | 286 m | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 1.05 km | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 1.06 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 25.13 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 52.37 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD17 2BJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Watford Pond | 681 m | |
| The Dell | Valley | 1.03 km |
| Tommy Deacon's Hill | 1.09 km | |
| Icedale Wood | 1.12 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 1.37 km | |
| Round Hill | 1.72 km | |
| Lower Haydon Hill | 2.01 km | |
| Haydon Hill Pond | 2.03 km | |
| Carpdell Lake | 2.11 km | |
| Home Spring | 2.15 km | |
| Bushey Pond | 2.16 km | |
| Sherwoods Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Rectory Pond | 2.23 km | |
| Upper Haydon Hill | 2.37 km | |
| Margeholes Wood | 2.44 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WD17 2BJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 47.3 Mbps | 46.7 Mbps | 79.91 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10.7 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 20 | 2.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 66.5 | 16.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.65429700 |
| Longitude | -0.39486200 |
| OS Easting | 511137 |
| OS Northing | 0196276 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Watford |
| County Electorial Division | Central Watford & Oxhey ED |
| Electoral Ward | Central |
| Local Authority District | Watford |
| Region / Government Office Region | East of England |
| European Electoral Region | Eastern |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Hertfordshire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Hertfordshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000103 |
| Travel To Work Area | Luton |
| NHS England Region | East of England |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Hertfordshire |
| Cancer Alliance | East of England - South |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
East of England |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Hertfordshire and West Essex |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Herts Valleys CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Ethnicity central Group: Ethnic family life Subgroup: Young families and students |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Watford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33024430 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Watford 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Watford 009D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3A2 |