Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

CARDIFF ROAD, WD18 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARDIFF ROAD, WD18 0DS.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WD18 0DS is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 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. Property prices are trending up 52.8% year-on-year.

home £290,555 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD18 0DS is a mixed residential area on Cardiff Road, 0.6km from The Rookery in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Vicarage ward and the Watford constituency.

For families considering a move, WD18 0DS represents 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, up 52.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00189352 (shared with 17 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 0DS. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.8%
Asian / British Asian22.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 315,000

13 sales · Mean £ 343,538

Flat

£ 180,000

3 sales · Mean £ 195,666

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

Crime around WD18 0DS is moderate at 65 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 offences112
Anti-social behaviour61
Shoplifting38
Criminal damage and arson28
Other theft27

school Local Schools

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Field Junior School

Outstanding268 pupils0.3 km
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Watford Grammar School for Girls

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

Good230 pupils0.4 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.7 km
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Oxhey Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils0.8 km
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Laurance Haines School

Good451 pupils0.8 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.9 km
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Bromet Primary School

Good273 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

82 nearby
  • Churros Mexicano0.8 km
  • Cineworld Cinemas0.8 km
  • Clinton Cards0.8 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.8 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.8 km
  • + 77 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Diamonds And Strings0.7 km
  • The Palace Theatre0.9 km
  • West Herts Sports Club1.0 km
  • Market Tavern0.7 km
  • The Oddfellows0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

91 nearby
  • Max Peri Peri0.7 km
  • Auntie Anne's0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee Watford0.8 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.8 km
  • Galactic Coffee1.0 km
  • + 86 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks And Spencers0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Nisa Express0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Hayris Kebab House1.0 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.8 km
  • Roti Pan1.0 km
  • Teasco0.9 km
  • Ks Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Best Western White House Hotel0.9 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford High Street0.6 km
  • Watford0.7 km
  • Bushey0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Lammas Road0.2 km
  • Lammas Road0.3 km
  • Riverside Road0.4 km
  • Riverside Road0.4 km
  • Farraline Road0.4 km