WD18 1ZH is an active urban area located 0.7km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Watford constituency.
This is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.
Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WD18 1ZH are sourced from Output Area E00121309 (shared with 67 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD18 1ZH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD18 1ZH.
462
47
£ 67,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD18 1ZH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WD18 1ZH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD18 1ZH. The average age is 46.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WD18 1ZH are high at 141 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
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Lanchester Primary School
Chater Junior School
Chater Infant School
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Central Primary School
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
98 nearby- Akshar News0.9 km
- Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- Vicarage Food And Wine0.8 km
- Watford Food & Wine0.7 km
- Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries0.8 km
- + 93 more
Restaurant, Cafe
121 nearby- Charlie's Cafe0.8 km
- Leafi Limited0.1 km
- Aramark Ltd @ West Herts College0.2 km
- Cloud 70.5 km
- Creams Cafe0.2 km
- + 116 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.8 km
- China Garden0.7 km
- Grilled Cottage0.8 km
- AMT Coffee Watford0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- 143 Bar0.2 km
- Dunnings Bar And Restaurant1.0 km
- Nascot Arms0.7 km
- O'Neills0.7 km
- The Horns0.1 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.5 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Best Western White House Hotel0.3 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express London, Watford Junction0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Nisa Express0.5 km
- Marks And Spencers0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford0.7 km
- Watford Junction0.7 km
- Watford High Street1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Beechen Grove North0.2 km
- Beechen Grove North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD181ZH · Data under Open Government Licence