Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

WD18 0DR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

440

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD18 0DR 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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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

50% of WD18 0DR's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

WD18 0DR is an active urban area located 0.4km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.

The people who live in WD18 0DR are typical of 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, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (156 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00121174 (shared with 23 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 0DR. 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

White / British50.0%
Asian / British Asian31.1%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime rates near WD18 0DR are high at 156 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 offences471
Anti-social behaviour300
Shoplifting173
Other theft108
Criminal damage and arson84

school Local Schools

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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.2 km
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Watford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1432 pupils0.3 km
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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Good230 pupils0.5 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils0.6 km
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Field Junior School

Outstanding268 pupils0.6 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.6 km
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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils0.6 km
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Laurance Haines School

Good451 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

102 nearby
  • Akshar News0.2 km
  • Stop And Shop0.9 km
  • Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.0 km
  • Vicarage Food And Wine0.2 km
  • Watford Food & Wine0.5 km
  • + 97 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

116 nearby
  • Charlie's Cafe0.2 km
  • Leafi Limited0.8 km
  • Aramark Ltd @ West Herts College0.9 km
  • Creams Cafe0.7 km
  • Estcourt Tavern0.8 km
  • + 111 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.5 km
  • China Garden0.5 km
  • Grilled Cottage0.1 km
  • Ferrys Burger0.7 km
  • King Cod1.0 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • 143 Bar0.7 km
  • The Horns0.8 km
  • Canvas0.6 km
  • Diamonds And Strings0.3 km
  • Halsey Masonic Hall0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.3 km
  • Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms1.0 km
  • Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.7 km
  • Best Western White House Hotel0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford0.3 km
  • Watford High Street0.6 km
  • Watford Junction1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Merton Road0.1 km
  • Wiggenhall Road0.1 km
  • Wiggenhall Road0.1 km
  • Farraline Road0.2 km
  • St Mary's Road0.2 km