Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

FARRALINE ROAD, WD18 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARRALINE ROAD, WD18 0DQ.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD18 0DQ 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.

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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
workEmployment
7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WD18 0DQ is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 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 0DQ is a mixed residential area on Farraline Road, 0.4km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Vicarage ward and the Watford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% 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: Prices average £550k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00121369 (shared with 9 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 0DQ. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.6%
Asian / British Asian26.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 550,000

1 sales · Mean £ 550,000

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

Crime around WD18 0DQ is above average at 104 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 offences343
Anti-social behaviour194
Criminal damage and arson67
Shoplifting63
Public order61

school Local Schools

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Watford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1432 pupils0.2 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.4 km
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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Good230 pupils0.4 km
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Field Junior School

Outstanding268 pupils0.5 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.7 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils0.7 km
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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils0.8 km
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Laurance Haines School

Good451 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

101 nearby
  • Akshar News0.0 km
  • Stop And Shop0.9 km
  • Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.2 km
  • Vicarage Food And Wine0.1 km
  • Watford Food & Wine0.6 km
  • + 96 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

114 nearby
  • Charlie's Cafe0.1 km
  • Brazuca Bar0.6 km
  • Cafe Cidade0.6 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.5 km
  • The Cafe In The Library1.0 km
  • + 109 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.6 km
  • China Garden0.6 km
  • Grilled Cottage0.1 km
  • Mint0.6 km
  • Spiceland Kebabish0.6 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Best Western White House Hotel0.5 km
  • Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Bistro Burger Ltd @ The Horns Public House1.0 km
  • 143 Bar0.9 km
  • The Horns1.0 km
  • Canvas0.7 km
  • Diamonds And Strings0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencers0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford0.4 km
  • Watford High Street0.5 km
  • Bushey1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Farraline Road0.0 km
  • Wiggenhall Road0.1 km
  • Merton Road0.1 km
  • Wiggenhall Road0.1 km
  • The Hornets0.1 km