Area Analysis Watford, East of England

WD18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WD18 postcode area.

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Population

19,069

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 56,950 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
workEmployment
6/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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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.

home £327,818 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.2%
Asian / British Asian35.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.0%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1886
Anti-social behaviour1505
Criminal damage and arson457
Vehicle crime434
Other theft404

school Local Schools

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Ascot Road Primary School

Good384 pupils
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils
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Field Junior School

Outstanding268 pupils
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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Good230 pupils
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Holywell Primary School

Good274 pupils
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good456 pupils
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Chessbrook Education Support Centre

Outstanding7 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Best Western White House Hotel
  • Rickmansworth Road Guest House
  • Travelodge
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Budgens
  • Tesco
  • Morrison's
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Diamonds And Strings
  • Halsey Masonic Hall
  • Market Tavern
  • Pangea Spirit
  • The Oddfellows
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Brazuca Bar
  • Cafe Cidade
  • Cafe West @ West Watford Free Church
  • Cerbul Carpatin
  • Chaii Junction
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • BloomsYard
  • BVRGR CO
  • Chicken Cottage
  • China Garden
  • Ebb Tide
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Midnight Drinks
  • Best Before Project
  • Drink 'N Party
  • Euro Convenience Store
  • Ferhat Food Centre
  • + 43 more