WD18 0EA is a mixed residential area on St James Road, 0.5km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Vicarage ward and the Watford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WD18 0EA 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. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £445k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD18 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00121369 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JAMES ROAD, WD18 0EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES ROAD, WD18 0EA.
326
36
£ 54,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD18 0EA 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 36, WD18 0EA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD18 0EA. 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
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
£ 445,000
1 sales · Mean £ 445,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD18 0EA is above average at 105 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
Chater Junior School
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Field Junior School
Chater Infant School
Central Primary School
Laurance Haines School
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- Akshar News0.0 km
- Stop And Shop0.9 km
- Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.2 km
- Vicarage Food And Wine0.1 km
- Watford Food & Wine0.6 km
- + 97 more
Restaurant, Cafe
113 nearby- Charlie's Cafe0.1 km
- Brazuca Bar0.6 km
- Cafe Cidade0.6 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri0.5 km
- Creams Cafe1.0 km
- + 108 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.6 km
- China Garden0.6 km
- Grilled Cottage0.1 km
- Mint0.6 km
- Spiceland Kebabish0.6 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Best Western White House Hotel0.6 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.8 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Marks And Spencers0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- 143 Bar0.9 km
- Canvas0.8 km
- Diamonds And Strings0.4 km
- Halsey Masonic Hall0.9 km
- Walkabout Watford (88th St, Value Mighty, Sin City Burgers)0.8 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford0.5 km
- Watford High Street0.6 km
- Bushey1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Farraline Road0.1 km
- The Hornets0.1 km
- Merton Road0.2 km
- Wiggenhall Road0.2 km
- Wiggenhall Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD180EA · Data under Open Government Licence