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.
CRUSADER WAY, WD18 6GZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRUSADER WAY, WD18 6GZ.
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£ 48,100 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Chessbrook Education Support Centre
Laurance Haines School
Westfield Academy
Holywell Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Ascot Road Primary School
Chater Infant School
Watford Grammar School for Boys
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Spirit Store0.9 km
- Bushey Cricket Club0.8 km
- The Red Lion0.8 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WD186GZ · Data under Open Government Licence