WD18 0PJ is an active urban area located 0.2km from Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Watford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WD18 0PJ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 79% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.
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 0PJ are sourced from Output Area E00189417 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD18 0PJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD18 0PJ.
266
35
£ 50,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD18 0PJ 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
79% of homes in WD18 0PJ are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD18 0PJ. The average age is 34.6. 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 0PJ 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
Chater Junior School
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Central Primary School
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Chater Infant School
Field Junior School
Lanchester Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
103 nearby- Akshar News0.4 km
- Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.2 km
- Vicarage Food And Wine0.4 km
- Watford Food & Wine0.7 km
- Asia Village0.3 km
- + 98 more
Restaurant, Cafe
118 nearby- Charlie's Cafe0.4 km
- Parents Paradise Ltd0.9 km
- Max Peri Peri0.1 km
- Auntie Anne's0.3 km
- Cafe Rosa0.5 km
- + 113 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.7 km
- China Garden0.7 km
- Grilled Cottage0.3 km
- Hayris Kebab House0.3 km
- New Imperial Takeaway0.6 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Canvas0.4 km
- Diamonds And Strings0.1 km
- Halsey Masonic Hall0.5 km
- Walkabout Watford (88th St, Value Mighty, Sin City Burgers)0.4 km
- Watford Social Club0.5 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks And Spencers0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Travelodge0.1 km
- Xtremburger @ The Estcourt Arms0.7 km
- Best Western White House Hotel0.3 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Watford0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford0.2 km
- Watford High Street0.5 km
- Watford Junction1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Market Street0.1 km
- Market Street0.1 km
- St Mary's Road0.1 km
- Market Street0.1 km
- Market Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WD180PJ · Data under Open Government Licence