WD18 0DU is a mixed residential area on Cardiff Road, 0.6km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Vicarage ward and the Watford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £450k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00189352 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARDIFF ROAD, WD18 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARDIFF ROAD, WD18 0DU.
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 35, WD18 0DU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD18 0DU. 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
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
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD18 0DU is above average at 91 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
Central Primary School
Laurance Haines School
Oxhey Nursery School
Chater Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Akshar News0.3 km
- Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Vicarage Food And Wine0.4 km
- Watford Food & Wine0.9 km
- Gill's Superstore0.9 km
- + 86 more
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- Charlie's Cafe0.4 km
- Brazuca Bar0.9 km
- Cafe Cidade0.9 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri0.8 km
- Al Forno Cafe0.9 km
- + 95 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.9 km
- China Garden0.9 km
- Grilled Cottage0.4 km
- Mint0.8 km
- Spiceland Kebabish0.9 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Nisa Express0.7 km
- Marks And Spencers0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Best Western White House Hotel0.8 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.9 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The One Crown0.5 km
- The Red Lion0.5 km
- Two Trees Micro0.4 km
- Diamonds And Strings0.6 km
- Watford Social Club0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford High Street0.5 km
- Watford0.6 km
- Bushey1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Lammas Road0.2 km
- Lammas Road0.2 km
- Farraline Road0.3 km
- The Hornets0.4 km
- Wiggenhall Road0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: WD180DU · Data under Open Government Licence