Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

WILMINGTON CLOSE, WD18 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILMINGTON CLOSE, WD18 0AF.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD18 0AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WD18 0AF has a highly multicultural community character — 51% 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.

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WD18 0AF is a lively urban neighbourhood on Wilmington Close, 0.4km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (193 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £232k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00189376 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD18 0AF. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.3%
Asian / British Asian28.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.5%
Other / Mixed13.0%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 305,000

13 sales · Mean £ 283,653

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WD18 0AF are high at 193 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences564
Anti-social behaviour389
Shoplifting187
Other theft125
Public order104

school Local Schools

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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils0.3 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.4 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.6 km
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Watford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1432 pupils0.7 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils0.7 km
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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Good230 pupils0.8 km
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Lanchester Primary School

Good332 pupils0.8 km
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Field Junior School

Outstanding268 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

102 nearby
  • Akshar News0.6 km
  • Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.4 km
  • Vicarage Food And Wine0.6 km
  • Watford Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Chatpata Swad0.9 km
  • + 97 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

124 nearby
  • Charlie's Cafe0.6 km
  • Leafi Limited0.4 km
  • Aramark Ltd @ West Herts College0.5 km
  • Cloud 70.6 km
  • Creams Cafe0.3 km
  • + 119 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.7 km
  • China Garden0.7 km
  • Grilled Cottage0.5 km
  • AMT Coffee Watford0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • + 36 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • 143 Bar0.3 km
  • Nascot Arms0.9 km
  • O'Neills0.8 km
  • The Horns0.4 km
  • Market Tavern0.3 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.3 km
  • Best Western White House Hotel0.1 km
  • Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Nisa Express0.2 km
  • Marks And Spencers0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford0.4 km
  • Watford High Street0.8 km
  • Watford Junction0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Exchange Road0.1 km
  • Exchange Road0.1 km
  • Clarendon Road0.2 km
  • Palace Theatre0.2 km
  • High Street0.2 km