Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

CANNON ROAD, WD18 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANNON ROAD, WD18 0BB.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD18 0BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British77.8%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Shoplifting123
Violence and sexual offences104
Anti-social behaviour81
Other theft36
Public order28

school Local Schools

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Field Junior School

Outstanding268 pupils0.1 km
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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Good230 pupils0.3 km
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Watford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1432 pupils0.4 km
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Oxhey Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils0.8 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.8 km
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Bromet Primary School

Good273 pupils0.8 km
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Bushey and Oxhey Infant School

Good164 pupils0.9 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencers0.9 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Nisa Express0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

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