WD18 0AL is an active urban area on Wiggenhall Road, 0.5km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Vicarage ward and the Watford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WD18 0AL 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 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 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00121369 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIGGENHALL ROAD, WD18 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIGGENHALL ROAD, WD18 0AL.
326
36
£ 54,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD18 0AL 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.
Area Character
WD18 0AL is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £380k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD18 0AL. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 435,000
10 sales · Mean £ 393,500
Semi-Detached
£ 445,000
2 sales · Mean £ 445,000
Flat
£ 230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 217,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD18 0AL is above average at 125 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 Grammar School for Girls
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Field Junior School
Chater Junior School
Central Primary School
Laurance Haines School
Chater Infant School
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- Akshar News0.1 km
- Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.3 km
- Vicarage Food And Wine0.3 km
- Watford Food & Wine0.8 km
- Gill's Superstore0.8 km
- + 94 more
Restaurant, Cafe
105 nearby- Charlie's Cafe0.2 km
- Brazuca Bar0.8 km
- Cafe Cidade0.7 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri0.6 km
- Max Peri Peri0.5 km
- + 100 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.7 km
- China Garden0.8 km
- Grilled Cottage0.3 km
- Mint0.7 km
- Spiceland Kebabish0.7 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks And Spencers0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- 143 Bar1.0 km
- Canvas0.9 km
- Diamonds And Strings0.5 km
- Halsey Masonic Hall0.9 km
- Walkabout Watford (88th St, Value Mighty, Sin City Burgers)0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Best Western White House Hotel0.7 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.8 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford High Street0.4 km
- Watford0.5 km
- Bushey1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Farraline Road0.2 km
- Wiggenhall Road0.2 km
- Wiggenhall Road0.3 km
- The Hornets0.3 km
- Merton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD180AL · Data under Open Government Licence