Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

YORK ROAD, WD18 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK ROAD, WD18 0BE.

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Population

420

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD18 0BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WD18 0BE is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 5.7% year-on-year.

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

WD18 0BE is a mixed residential area on York Road, 0.6km from Oxhey in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £395k, down 5.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00121178 (shared with 34 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 0BE. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.2%
Asian / British Asian21.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 370,000

27 sales · Mean £ 371,785

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

Crime around WD18 0BE is above average at 99 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting123
Violence and sexual offences103
Anti-social behaviour82
Other theft38
Public order30

school Local Schools

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Field Junior School

Outstanding268 pupils0.1 km
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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Good230 pupils0.3 km
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Watford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1432 pupils0.4 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.8 km
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Oxhey Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils0.8 km
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Bromet Primary School

Good273 pupils0.8 km
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Bushey and Oxhey Infant School

Good164 pupils0.9 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Akshar News0.5 km
  • Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • Vicarage Food And Wine0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Chi Street Food0.7 km
  • + 73 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

85 nearby
  • Charlie's Cafe0.6 km
  • 1440.5 km
  • Cerbul Carpatin0.8 km
  • Chaiiwala Watford0.6 km
  • Cornerstone Church Watford0.7 km
  • + 80 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Grilled Cottage0.7 km
  • Bubble King0.5 km
  • Tikka Nation0.7 km
  • Yo! To Go0.5 km
  • Heavenly Desserts0.9 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Market Tavern0.8 km
  • The Oddfellows0.8 km
  • The Florist0.9 km
  • The Victoria Bushey Limited0.8 km
  • Diamonds And Strings0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencers0.9 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Nisa Express0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford High Street0.5 km
  • Bushey0.7 km
  • Watford0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lammas Road0.1 km
  • Lammas Road0.1 km
  • Dalton Way0.3 km
  • Crosfield Court0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km