WD18 0BD is a mixed residential area on Hamilton Street, 0.5km from Oxhey in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £540k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00121178 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAMILTON STREET, WD18 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMILTON STREET, WD18 0BD.
420
35
£ 50,200 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD18 0BD 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. WD18 0BD's low deprivation rank, 55% ownership, and £540k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £540k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD18 0BD. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 540,000
3 sales · Mean £ 540,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD18 0BD is above average at 95 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
Bromet Primary School
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School
Central Primary School
Chater Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Akshar News0.6 km
- Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Vicarage Food And Wine0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Chi Street Food0.7 km
- + 66 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Charlie's Cafe0.7 km
- 1440.6 km
- Cerbul Carpatin0.8 km
- Chaiiwala Watford0.7 km
- Cornerstone Church Watford0.8 km
- + 76 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Grilled Cottage0.7 km
- Bubble King0.6 km
- Tikka Nation0.7 km
- Yo! To Go0.5 km
- PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA0.9 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Market Tavern0.9 km
- The Oddfellows0.8 km
- The Florist1.0 km
- The Victoria Bushey Limited0.7 km
- Diamonds And Strings0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks And Spencers1.0 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Nisa Express1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford High Street0.5 km
- Bushey0.6 km
- Watford0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lammas Road0.1 km
- Lammas Road0.2 km
- Dalton Way0.3 km
- Crosfield Court0.3 km
- Riverside Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WD180BD · Data under Open Government Licence