WD18 0BB is a mixed residential area on Cannon Road, 0.6km from The Rookery in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.
For families considering a move, WD18 0BB represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £381k, up 2.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00121177 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANNON ROAD, WD18 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANNON ROAD, WD18 0BB.
288
37
£ 50,200 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD18 0BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 37, WD18 0BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 2.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD18 0BB. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 380,000
13 sales · Mean £ 377,653
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD18 0BB is above average at 100 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Field Junior School
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Oxhey Nursery School
Central Primary School
Bromet Primary School
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School
Chater Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Akshar News0.5 km
- Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- Vicarage Food And Wine0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Chi Street Food0.7 km
- + 70 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Charlie's Cafe0.6 km
- 1440.6 km
- Cerbul Carpatin0.8 km
- Chaiiwala Watford0.6 km
- Cornerstone Church Watford0.7 km
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Grilled Cottage0.7 km
- Bubble King0.6 km
- Tikka Nation0.7 km
- Yo! To Go0.5 km
- Heavenly Desserts0.9 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Market Tavern0.8 km
- The Oddfellows0.8 km
- The Florist0.9 km
- The Victoria Bushey Limited0.8 km
- Diamonds And Strings0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks And Spencers0.9 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Nisa Express0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford High Street0.5 km
- Bushey0.7 km
- Watford0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lammas Road0.1 km
- Lammas Road0.1 km
- Dalton Way0.3 km
- Crosfield Court0.3 km
- Riverside Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WD180BB · Data under Open Government Licence