Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

CRUSADER WAY, WD18 6GZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRUSADER WAY, WD18 6GZ.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /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 6GZ 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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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
workEmployment
10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WD18 6GZ is a young, economically active community — 65% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.

home £165,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD18 6GZ is a safe, established residential area on Crusader Way, 0.5km from Holywell in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Holywell ward and the Watford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD18 6GZ 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% 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 low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 6GZ are sourced from Output Area E00121200 (shared with 20 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 6GZ. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.4%
Asian / British Asian37.3%
Black / African / Caribbean9.4%
Other / Mixed14.9%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 165,000

3 sales · Mean £ 158,666

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

WD18 6GZ has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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 offences122
Anti-social behaviour67
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order21
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Chessbrook Education Support Centre

Outstanding7 pupils0.3 km
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Laurance Haines School

Good451 pupils0.4 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1205 pupils0.4 km
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Holywell Primary School

Good274 pupils0.5 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good456 pupils0.6 km
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Ascot Road Primary School

Good384 pupils0.9 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils0.9 km
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Watford Grammar School for Boys

Outstanding1516 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Medina Food Store0.9 km
  • Stop And Shop0.6 km
  • Watford Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Drink 'N Party1.0 km
  • Holywell Post Office & Off Licence0.2 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Spirit Store0.9 km
  • Bushey Cricket Club0.8 km
  • The Red Lion0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.8 km
  • China Garden0.9 km
  • New Happy Place Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Pizza And Kebab Corner0.6 km
  • Yummy Yummy Take Away0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • King Of Pizza0.6 km
  • Med Cakes0.6 km
  • Pucka Tucka0.9 km
  • Tony And Maria's Cafe0.9 km
  • Cafe West @ West Watford Free Church0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Budgens0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford1.5 km
  • Watford High Street1.6 km
  • Bushey1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Crusader Way0.1 km
  • Vicarage Road0.1 km
  • Explorer Drive0.2 km
  • Charlock Way0.2 km
  • Healey Road0.3 km