High Street - WD17 2BS
Key Postcode Insights
WD17 2BS is a residential postcode situated on High Street, Watford, WD17 with 33 addresses.
It ranks as the 385th largest and 75th most expensive of the 463 postcodes in the WD17 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 33 properties: 33 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £261,328
- 10 Year change
- down 9.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,525pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 29.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £463/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WD17 2BS is a residential postcode situated on High Street, Watford, WD17 with 33 addresses.
It ranks as the 385th largest and 75th most expensive of the 463 postcodes in the WD17 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 33 properties: 33 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £261,328
- 10 Year change
- down 9.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,525pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 29.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £463/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.0%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WD17 2BS
- Abbey Court
Modern Building | 11 Units
- Francis Wilson Court
Building  |  2 Flats
- Palace View
Building  |  4 Flats
- 38 High Street
Unknown
- 42A High Street
Building  |  2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WD17 2BS sold for £1,475,000 on 17th March 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 6.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £261,328.
The WD17 2BS Sales Market has decreased by 9.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.8% | £261,328 |
| June 2025 | -2.8% | £268,771 |
| June 2024 | -0.9% | £276,622 |
| June 2023 | 0.1% | £279,043 |
| June 2022 | 0.9% | £278,680 |
| June 2021 | -0.7% | £276,302 |
| June 2020 | 1.5% | £278,167 |
| June 2019 | -2.3% | £274,028 |
| June 2018 | -3.5% | £280,554 |
| June 2017 | 0.3% | £290,810 |
| June 2016 | 14.7% | £290,055 |
| June 2015 | 14.8% | £252,895 |
| June 2014 | 14.8% | £220,235 |
| June 2013 | 0.4% | £191,907 |
| June 2012 | 2.1% | £191,075 |
| June 2011 | -0.3% | £187,113 |
| June 2010 | 4.7% | £187,618 |
| June 2009 | -11.5% | £179,256 |
| June 2008 | 0.3% | £202,522 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £201,885 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,525.
The WD17 2BS Rental Market has increased by 29.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.8% | £1,525pcm |
| June 2025 | 1.5% | £1,483pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.5% | £1,461pcm |
| June 2023 | 10.8% | £1,360pcm |
| June 2022 | 3.8% | £1,227pcm |
| June 2021 | 3.3% | £1,182pcm |
| June 2020 | 1% | £1,145pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.3% | £1,133pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.9% | £1,129pcm |
| June 2017 | -3.2% | £1,139pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.3% | £1,177pcm |
| June 2015 | 8% | £1,140pcm |
| June 2014 | 6.3% | £1,056pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.5% | £993pcm |
| June 2012 | 3.1% | £968pcm |
| June 2011 | 3% | £939pcm |
| June 2010 | 4% | £912pcm |
| June 2009 | -9% | £877pcm |
| June 2008 | 8.1% | £964pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £891pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 17th March 2025 for £1,475,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 6.8%. The postcode has had a total of 12 sales since 1995.
WD17 2BS has seen 3 sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Mar 2025£1,475,000 | 2 Bed Flat70, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS70, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS
- Sold Mar 2025£125,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 2, 70A, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BSFlat 2, 70A, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS
- Sold Jun 2023£1,915,000 | 2 Bed Flat54, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS54, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS
- Sold Jun 2022£12,395,500 | 2 Bed Flat60, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS60, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS
- Sold Mar 2022£22,535,602 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 10, Abbey Court 56, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BSFlat 10, Abbey Court 56, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS
Nearby Postcodes
WD17 2BS is the 385th largest and the 75th most expensive postcode out of the 463 postcodes in the WD17 area.
- WD17 2AX, Wellstones, Watford, WD17WD17 2AX32 Addresses|41 m away
- WD17 2AF, Wellstones, Watford, WD17WD17 2AF45 Addresses|41 m away
- WD17 2DJ, High Street, Watford, WD17WD17 2DJ4 Addresses|88 m away
- WD17 1DY, Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17WD17 1DY3 Addresses|89 m away
- WD17 2BU, High Street, Watford, WD17WD17 2BU16 Addresses|99 m away
Property Types
- 7 period flats built between 1800 and 1911
- 16 modern flats built after 1980
- 5 early-century flats built between 1912 and 1935
- 5 other addresses of unknown type
- period flat (7)
- modern flat (16)
- early-century flat (5)
- Unknown (5)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 26 properties.
- The most common rating is B.
- A (0)
- E (5)
- B (9)
- F (1)
- C (4)
- G (0)
- D (7)
- No EPC (7)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2022£22,535,602 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 10, Abbey Court 56, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BSFlat 10, Abbey Court 56, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS
- Sold Jun 2022£12,395,500 | 2 Bed Flat60, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS60, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS
- Sold Dec 2019£2,600,000 | 2 Bed Flat60, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS60, High Street, Watford, WD17 2BS
Schools Nearby
- Watford St John's Church of England Primary School200 m away
- Central Primary School400 m away
- Chater Junior School500 m away
- Watford Grammar School for Girls400 m away
- Watford Grammar School for Boys1.2 km away
- Westfield Academy1.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WD17 2BS is Watford High Street station, which is 600 metres away.
- Watford High Street|600 m away
- Watford Junction|800 m away
- Bushey|1.4 km away
