Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

MURIEL AVENUE, WD18 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MURIEL AVENUE, WD18 0BQ.

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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 0BQ 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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3/10
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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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WD18 0BQ's 55% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 23.2% year-on-year.

home £426,666 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For families considering a move, WD18 0BQ 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. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £426k, down 23.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0BQ 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 0BQ. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 340,000

2 sales · Mean £ 340,000

Terraced

£ 440,000

6 sales · Mean £ 435,833

Semi-Detached

£ 525,000

1 sales · Mean £ 525,000

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

Crime around WD18 0BQ is above average at 98 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.

Shoplifting124
Violence and sexual offences101
Anti-social behaviour78
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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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 pupils0.8 km
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Oxhey Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils0.8 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Akshar News0.6 km
  • Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • Vicarage Food And Wine0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Chi Street Food0.7 km
  • + 71 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

85 nearby
  • Charlie's Cafe0.7 km
  • 1440.5 km
  • Cerbul Carpatin0.8 km
  • Chaiiwala Watford0.6 km
  • Cornerstone Church Watford0.8 km
  • + 80 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Grilled Cottage0.7 km
  • Bubble King0.5 km
  • Tikka Nation0.7 km
  • Yo! To Go0.4 km
  • Heavenly Desserts1.0 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Market Tavern0.8 km
  • The Oddfellows0.8 km
  • The Florist0.9 km
  • The Victoria Bushey Limited0.7 km
  • Diamonds And Strings0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencers0.9 km
  • Aldi0.1 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 Street0.4 km
  • Bushey0.7 km
  • Watford0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lammas Road0.1 km
  • Lammas Road0.2 km
  • Dalton Way0.2 km
  • Crosfield Court0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km