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.
WD18 0DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD18 0DD.
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33
£ 48,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Laurance Haines School
Chessbrook Education Support Centre
Westfield Academy
Chater Infant School
Holywell Primary School
Chater Junior School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Oxhey Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WD180DD · Data under Open Government Licence