Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

WD18 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD18 0BU.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD18 0BU 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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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WD18 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 14% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

WD18 0BU is an active urban area located 0.1km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.

Day-to-day life in WD18 0BU has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (174 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00189328 (shared with 60 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 0BU. 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

White / British64.2%
Asian / British Asian15.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed12.9%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near WD18 0BU are high at 174 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.

Violence and sexual offences580
Anti-social behaviour336
Shoplifting235
Other theft129
Criminal damage and arson103

school Local Schools

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Watford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1432 pupils0.4 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.4 km
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Central Primary School

Good428 pupils0.4 km
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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Good293 pupils0.4 km
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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Good230 pupils0.5 km
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Field Junior School

Outstanding268 pupils0.6 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils0.8 km
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Laurance Haines School

Good451 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

101 nearby
  • Akshar News0.4 km
  • Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.3 km
  • Vicarage Food And Wine0.4 km
  • Watford Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Asia Village0.4 km
  • + 96 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

119 nearby
  • Charlie's Cafe0.4 km
  • Kandy Cafe1.0 km
  • Parents Paradise Ltd0.9 km
  • Max Peri Peri0.0 km
  • Auntie Anne's0.3 km
  • + 114 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.7 km
  • China Garden0.7 km
  • Grilled Cottage0.3 km
  • Hayris Kebab House0.3 km
  • New Imperial Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Canvas0.5 km
  • Diamonds And Strings0.0 km
  • Halsey Masonic Hall0.6 km
  • Walkabout Watford (88th St, Value Mighty, Sin City Burgers)0.5 km
  • Watford Social Club0.4 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Marks And Spencers0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.0 km
  • Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.8 km
  • Best Western White House Hotel0.4 km
  • Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford0.1 km
  • Watford High Street0.4 km
  • Watford Junction1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St Mary's Road0.1 km
  • Market Street0.1 km
  • Market Street0.1 km
  • Market Street0.1 km
  • Market Street0.1 km