WD18 0BW is an active urban area on King Street, 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (188 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £214k, up 10.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00189328 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING STREET, WD18 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, WD18 0BW.
305
38
£ 50,200 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD18 0BW 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
No single demographic signal dominates WD18 0BW — age 38, 14% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £214k. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD18 0BW. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 214,000
2 sales · Mean £ 214,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WD18 0BW are high at 188 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
Field Junior School
Chater Junior School
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Chater Infant School
Laurance Haines School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- Akshar News0.4 km
- Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- Vicarage Food And Wine0.5 km
- Watford Food & Wine0.9 km
- Asia Village0.5 km
- + 96 more
Restaurant, Cafe
116 nearby- Charlie's Cafe0.5 km
- Kandy Cafe0.8 km
- Parents Paradise Ltd0.7 km
- Max Peri Peri0.3 km
- Auntie Anne's0.3 km
- + 111 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.9 km
- China Garden0.9 km
- Grilled Cottage0.4 km
- Hayris Kebab House0.5 km
- New Imperial Takeaway0.6 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Canvas0.7 km
- Diamonds And Strings0.3 km
- Halsey Masonic Hall0.8 km
- Walkabout Watford (88th St, Value Mighty, Sin City Burgers)0.7 km
- Watford Social Club0.5 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks And Spencers0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Best Western White House Hotel0.6 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.5 km
- Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford0.2 km
- Watford High Street0.2 km
- Watford Junction1.1 km
Bus Stops
- King Street0.0 km
- King Street0.1 km
- King Street0.1 km
- Water Lane0.2 km
- Water Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD180BW · Data under Open Government Licence