Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

SHERBORNE COTTAGES, WD18 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERBORNE COTTAGES, WD18 0BF.

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Population

420

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Avg Age

35

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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 0BF 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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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WD18 0BF is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

WD18 0BF is a mixed residential area on Sherborne Cottages, 0.6km from Oxhey in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.

For families considering a move, WD18 0BF represents 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 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £345k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00121178 (shared with 34 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 0BF. 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

White / British63.2%
Asian / British Asian21.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 345,000

1 sales · Mean £ 345,000

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

Crime around WD18 0BF is above average at 104 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 offences109
Anti-social behaviour88
Other theft39
Public order35

school Local Schools

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Field Junior School

Outstanding268 pupils0.0 km
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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Good230 pupils0.2 km
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Watford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1432 pupils0.3 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.7 km
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Oxhey Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils0.9 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.9 km
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Bromet Primary School

Good273 pupils0.9 km
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Bushey and Oxhey Infant School

Good164 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

85 nearby
  • Churros Mexicano0.8 km
  • Cineworld Cinemas0.8 km
  • Clinton Cards0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.8 km
  • + 80 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Diamonds And Strings0.7 km
  • Watford Social Club0.9 km
  • The Palace Theatre0.9 km
  • Market Tavern0.7 km
  • The Oddfellows0.7 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

90 nearby
  • Kandy Cafe0.9 km
  • Parents Paradise Ltd1.0 km
  • Max Peri Peri0.7 km
  • Auntie Anne's0.8 km
  • Cafe Rosa0.9 km
  • + 85 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks And Spencers0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Nisa Express0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Hayris Kebab House0.9 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.8 km
  • Roti Pan1.0 km
  • Teasco0.9 km
  • Ks Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford High Street0.4 km
  • Watford0.7 km
  • Bushey0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Lammas Road0.0 km
  • Lammas Road0.1 km
  • Dalton Way0.3 km
  • Crosfield Court0.3 km
  • Watford High Street Railway Station0.3 km