Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

VICARAGE ROAD, WD18 0EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE ROAD, WD18 0EB.

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Population

429

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD18 0EB 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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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WD18 0EB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 33% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £115k.

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

WD18 0EB is a lively urban neighbourhood on Vicarage Road, 0.5km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Vicarage ward and the Watford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD18 0EB offers 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 self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00121364 (shared with 26 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 0EB. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.5%
Asian / British Asian15.8%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

Flat

£ 115,275

1 sales · Mean £ 115,275

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

Crime around WD18 0EB is above average at 114 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 offences419
Anti-social behaviour211
Public order99
Criminal damage and arson88
Other theft73

school Local Schools

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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 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 pupils0.5 km
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Field Junior School

Outstanding268 pupils0.6 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils0.6 km
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Laurance Haines School

Good451 pupils0.7 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.7 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

102 nearby
  • Akshar News0.1 km
  • Stop And Shop0.8 km
  • Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.1 km
  • Vicarage Food And Wine0.0 km
  • Watford Food & Wine0.5 km
  • + 97 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

115 nearby
  • Charlie's Cafe0.0 km
  • Max Peri Peri0.4 km
  • Auntie Anne's0.6 km
  • Cafe Rosa0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee Watford0.6 km
  • + 110 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.5 km
  • China Garden0.5 km
  • Grilled Cottage0.1 km
  • Hayris Kebab House0.7 km
  • New Imperial Takeaway1.0 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Canvas0.7 km
  • Diamonds And Strings0.4 km
  • Halsey Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • Walkabout Watford (88th St, Value Mighty, Sin City Burgers)0.7 km
  • Watford Social Club0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Marks And Spencers0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Best Western White House Hotel0.5 km
  • Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.7 km
  • Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford0.5 km
  • Watford High Street0.6 km
  • Watford Junction1.3 km

Bus Stops

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