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.
CARDIFF ROAD, WD18 0DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARDIFF ROAD, WD18 0DT.
328
35
£ 54,100 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Field Junior School
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Chater Junior School
Laurance Haines School
Oxhey Nursery School
Central Primary School
Chater Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Nisa Express0.8 km
- Marks And Spencers0.8 km
- + 2 more
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WD180DT · Data under Open Government Licence