WD18 0BS is an active urban area located 0.2km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (195 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00189328 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD18 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD18 0BS.
305
38
£ 50,200 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD18 0BS 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WD18 0BS spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0BS. The average age is 37.9. 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)
Crime rates near WD18 0BS are high at 195 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)
Central Primary School
Chater Junior School
Field Junior School
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Chater Infant School
Laurance Haines School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- Akshar News0.3 km
- Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.3 km
- Vicarage Food And Wine0.3 km
- Watford Food & Wine0.8 km
- Krantz Bakery0.7 km
- + 97 more
Restaurant, Cafe
117 nearby- Charlie's Cafe0.4 km
- Leafi Limited0.9 km
- Creams Cafe0.8 km
- Estcourt Tavern0.7 km
- Kings Catering1.0 km
- + 112 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.8 km
- China Garden0.8 km
- Grilled Cottage0.3 km
- Ferrys Burger0.8 km
- King Cod0.9 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- 143 Bar0.7 km
- The Horns0.9 km
- Canvas0.6 km
- Diamonds And Strings0.2 km
- Halsey Masonic Hall0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks And Spencers0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Travelodge0.2 km
- Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.9 km
- Rickmansworth Road Guest House1.0 km
- Best Western White House Hotel0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford0.2 km
- Watford High Street0.3 km
- Watford Junction1.1 km
Bus Stops
- King Street0.1 km
- St Mary's Road0.1 km
- King Street0.1 km
- Wiggenhall Road0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD180BS · Data under Open Government Licence