WD18 is a postcode district in Watford, East of England, covering 690 active and 704 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WD18 (19%) is characterised by a commuter suburb with lots of young families, good transport links, alongside a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel (15%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a diverse inner-city area with high ethnic variety and urban energy. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes WD18 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WD18 are around £327k, down 18.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WD18 at 305 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WD18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WD18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WD18 postcode area.
19,069
39
£ 56,950 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
WD18 has a highly multicultural community character — 53% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 18.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Ascot Road Primary School
Chater Junior School
Chater Infant School
Field Junior School
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Holywell Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Chessbrook Education Support Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Best Western White House Hotel
- Rickmansworth Road Guest House
- Travelodge
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Max Peri Peri
- BaxterStorey @ Camelot UK Ltd
- Elior UK PLC @ Croxley Park
- Sodexo @ Smith & Nephew
- M Bar And Kitchen
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Budgens
- Tesco
- Morrison's
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- BloomsYard
- BVRGR CO
- Chicken Cottage
- China Garden
- Ebb Tide
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Midnight Drinks
- Drink 'N Party
- Euro Convenience Store
- Ferhat Food Centre
- Gill's Superstore
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Diamonds And Strings
- Halsey Masonic Hall
- Market Tavern
- Pangea Spirit
- The Oddfellows
- + 4 more
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