Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

CARDIFF ROAD, WD18 0DT House Prices & Local Information

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

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

328

cake
Avg Age

35

payments
Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

work
Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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

shieldSafety
2/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
directions_transitTransit
7/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
psychology

Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WD18 0DT's 60% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 5.5% year-on-year.

home £365,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD18 0DT 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 0DT 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, up 5.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00189352 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD18 0DT. 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%
lightbulb

Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 357,000

8 sales · Mean £ 360,750

Flat

£ 202,500

1 sales · Mean £ 202,500

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

Crime around WD18 0DT is moderate at 69 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 offences128
Anti-social behaviour75
Shoplifting38
Criminal damage and arson30
Other theft29

school Local Schools

P

Field Junior School

Outstanding268 pupils0.3 km
S

Watford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1432 pupils0.3 km
P

Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Good230 pupils0.4 km
P

Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.7 km
P

Laurance Haines School

Good451 pupils0.8 km
A

Oxhey Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils0.8 km
P

Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.8 km
P

Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

92 nearby
  • Akshar News0.3 km
  • Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • Vicarage Food And Wine0.4 km
  • Watford Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Food And Wine Store1.0 km
  • + 87 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

95 nearby
  • Charlie's Cafe0.4 km
  • Brazuca Bar0.9 km
  • Cafe Cidade0.8 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.8 km
  • Al Forno Cafe1.0 km
  • + 90 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.8 km
  • China Garden0.9 km
  • Grilled Cottage0.4 km
  • Mint0.8 km
  • Spiceland Kebabish0.9 km
  • + 26 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Nisa Express0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencers0.8 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Best Western White House Hotel0.9 km
  • Leonardo Hotel London Watford1.0 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The One Crown0.6 km
  • The Red Lion0.4 km
  • Two Trees Micro0.4 km
  • Diamonds And Strings0.7 km
  • Watford Social Club1.0 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford High Street0.5 km
  • Watford0.7 km
  • Bushey1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Lammas Road0.2 km
  • Lammas Road0.3 km
  • Farraline Road0.3 km
  • The Hornets0.4 km
  • Riverside Road0.4 km