WD18 8YZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Holywell in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Holywell ward and the Watford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WD18 8YZ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WD18 8YZ are sourced from Output Area E00121203 (shared with 954 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD18 8YZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD18 8YZ.
283
34
£ 48,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD18 8YZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 61% social renting, WD18 8YZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD18 8YZ. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD18 8YZ has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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
Ascot Road Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Westfield Academy
Holywell Primary School
Croxley Danes School
Chessbrook Education Support Centre
Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School
Watford Grammar School for Boys
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Spar0.6 km
- Best Before Project0.8 km
- Drink 'N Party0.4 km
- Holywell Post Office & Off Licence0.8 km
- Micron's Mini Mart0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Spirit Store0.6 km
- The Harvester0.5 km
- Royal British Legion0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- BaxterStorey @ Camelot UK Ltd0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Pucka Tucka0.6 km
- Rising Sun, Brewers Fayre0.5 km
- Storm Technologies0.2 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- New Happy Place Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Croxley Express Bbq0.8 km
- Farmhouse Pizza Takeaway0.9 km
- The Viking0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Budgens0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford2.3 km
- Watford High Street2.5 km
- Watford Junction2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Woodshots Meadow0.0 km
- Woodshots Meadow0.1 km
- Faraday Close0.1 km
- Ascot Road0.1 km
- Ascot Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WD188YZ · Data under Open Government Licence