WD18 0DE is an active urban area on Vicarage Road, 0.3km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WD18 0DE offers 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.
Safety: Crime rates are high (171 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £412k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00121174 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARAGE ROAD, WD18 0DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE ROAD, WD18 0DE.
440
34
£ 50,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD18 0DE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
WD18 0DE has a highly multicultural community character — 50% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD18 0DE. The average age is 34.3. 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
£ 412,000
9 sales · Mean £ 419,555
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WD18 0DE are high at 171 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
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Chater Junior School
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Central Primary School
Field Junior School
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Chater Infant School
Laurance Haines School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- Akshar News0.2 km
- Stop And Shop1.0 km
- Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.2 km
- Vicarage Food And Wine0.2 km
- Watford Food & Wine0.7 km
- + 97 more
Restaurant, Cafe
118 nearby- Charlie's Cafe0.3 km
- Leafi Limited0.8 km
- Aramark Ltd @ West Herts College0.9 km
- Creams Cafe0.7 km
- Estcourt Tavern0.8 km
- + 113 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.6 km
- China Garden0.7 km
- Grilled Cottage0.2 km
- Ferrys Burger0.8 km
- King Cod0.9 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- 143 Bar0.7 km
- The Horns0.8 km
- Canvas0.6 km
- Diamonds And Strings0.2 km
- Halsey Masonic Hall0.7 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks And Spencers0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Travelodge0.2 km
- Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.9 km
- Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.8 km
- Best Western White House Hotel0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford0.3 km
- Watford High Street0.5 km
- Watford Junction1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wiggenhall Road0.0 km
- Wiggenhall Road0.1 km
- St Mary's Road0.1 km
- Merton Road0.2 km
- Farraline Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD180DE · Data under Open Government Licence