Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

MARLBOROUGH ROAD, WD18 0QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH ROAD, WD18 0QY.

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Population

571

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD18 0QY 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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3/10
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6/10
workEmployment
6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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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 0QY has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

WD18 0QY is an active urban area on Marlborough Road, 0.3km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD18 0QY offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are high (182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0QY are sourced from Output Area E00121172 (shared with 10 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 0QY. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.4%
Asian / British Asian46.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

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

Crime rates near WD18 0QY are high at 182 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 offences577
Anti-social behaviour383
Shoplifting207
Other theft131
Public order111

school Local Schools

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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.3 km
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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils0.4 km
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Watford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1432 pupils0.5 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.5 km
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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Good230 pupils0.6 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils0.7 km
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Field Junior School

Outstanding268 pupils0.8 km
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Lanchester Primary School

Good332 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

105 nearby
  • Akshar News0.4 km
  • Stop And Shop1.0 km
  • Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.2 km
  • Vicarage Food And Wine0.4 km
  • Watford Food & Wine0.6 km
  • + 100 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

118 nearby
  • Charlie's Cafe0.4 km
  • Leafi Limited0.6 km
  • Aramark Ltd @ West Herts College0.7 km
  • Cloud 70.8 km
  • Creams Cafe0.5 km
  • + 113 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.6 km
  • China Garden0.6 km
  • Grilled Cottage0.3 km
  • AMT Coffee Watford1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • 143 Bar0.5 km
  • O'Neills1.0 km
  • The Horns0.6 km
  • Market Tavern0.1 km
  • The Oddfellows0.3 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.1 km
  • Best Western White House Hotel0.2 km
  • Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford0.3 km
  • Watford High Street0.6 km
  • Watford Junction0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Exchange Road0.1 km
  • Exchange Road0.1 km
  • Market Street0.1 km
  • Marlborough Road0.1 km
  • Market Street0.1 km