Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

ST JAMES ROAD, WD18 0DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES ROAD, WD18 0DZ.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD18 0DZ 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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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 36, WD18 0DZ 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.

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

WD18 0DZ is a mixed residential area on St James Road, 0.5km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Vicarage ward and the Watford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £487k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0DZ are sourced from Output Area E00121369 (shared with 9 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 0DZ. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.6%
Asian / British Asian26.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 487,500

2 sales · Mean £ 487,500

Semi-Detached

£ 388,000

1 sales · Mean £ 388,000

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

Crime around WD18 0DZ is above average at 96 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 offences374
Anti-social behaviour159
Public order89
Criminal damage and arson77
Other theft66

school Local Schools

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Watford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1432 pupils0.2 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.4 km
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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Good230 pupils0.4 km
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Field Junior School

Outstanding268 pupils0.5 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.7 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils0.7 km
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Laurance Haines School

Good451 pupils0.8 km
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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

101 nearby
  • Akshar News0.0 km
  • Stop And Shop0.9 km
  • Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.2 km
  • Vicarage Food And Wine0.1 km
  • Watford Food & Wine0.6 km
  • + 96 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

114 nearby
  • Charlie's Cafe0.1 km
  • Brazuca Bar0.6 km
  • Cafe Cidade0.6 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.5 km
  • Leafi Limited1.0 km
  • + 109 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.6 km
  • China Garden0.6 km
  • Grilled Cottage0.1 km
  • Mint0.6 km
  • Spiceland Kebabish0.6 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Best Western White House Hotel0.6 km
  • Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.4 km
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Supermarkets

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

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • 143 Bar0.9 km
  • Canvas0.8 km
  • Diamonds And Strings0.4 km
  • Halsey Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • Walkabout Watford (88th St, Value Mighty, Sin City Burgers)0.8 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford0.5 km
  • Watford High Street0.5 km
  • Bushey1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Farraline Road0.1 km
  • The Hornets0.1 km
  • Wiggenhall Road0.2 km
  • Merton Road0.2 km
  • Wiggenhall Road0.2 km