Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

WD18 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD18 0DD.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD18 0DD 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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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

52% of WD18 0DD's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 33 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

WD18 0DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from West Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Holywell ward and the Watford constituency.

For families considering a move, WD18 0DD represents a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00189412 (shared with 8 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 0DD. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British31.7%
Asian / British Asian52.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around WD18 0DD is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences237
Anti-social behaviour88
Public order63
Criminal damage and arson42
Other theft40

school Local Schools

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Laurance Haines School

Good451 pupils0.0 km
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Chessbrook Education Support Centre

Outstanding7 pupils0.6 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1205 pupils0.7 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils0.8 km
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Holywell Primary School

Good274 pupils0.8 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.8 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good456 pupils0.9 km
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Oxhey Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Food And Wine Store1.0 km
  • Abdullah Halal Butchers0.7 km
  • Corner Shop0.9 km
  • DKSR0.7 km
  • La Bottega Italiana1.0 km
  • + 33 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Market Tavern1.0 km
  • The Oddfellows0.8 km
  • Bushey Cricket Club0.8 km
  • West Herts Sports Club1.0 km
  • The Red Lion0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Chaii Junction0.6 km
  • Chicos Parmi N Shakes0.7 km
  • Cornerstone Church Watford0.5 km
  • Gabriels Bar & Lounge0.8 km
  • [email protected]0.8 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • BVRGR CO0.6 km
  • Pizza And Kebab Corner0.6 km
  • Yummy Yummy Take Away0.7 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.6 km
  • China Garden0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford1.2 km
  • Watford High Street1.3 km
  • Bushey1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Brightwell Road0.2 km
  • Watford Hospital Car Park0.3 km
  • Vicarage Road0.3 km
  • Brightwell Road0.3 km
  • Kelmscott Crescent0.4 km