WD18 6NZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Croxley View, 0.1km from Holywell in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Holywell ward and the Watford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WD18 6NZ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD18 6NZ are sourced from Output Area E00121205 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROXLEY VIEW, WD18 6NZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROXLEY VIEW, WD18 6NZ.
364
34
£ 48,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WD18 6NZ has a significant social housing presence — 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD18 6NZ. The average age is 33.7. 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
Flat
£ 266,000
2 sales · Mean £ 266,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD18 6NZ has low crime rates — 46 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
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Westfield Academy
Holywell Primary School
Chessbrook Education Support Centre
Ascot Road Primary School
Laurance Haines School
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Chater Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Stop And Shop0.7 km
- Best Before Project0.8 km
- Drink 'N Party0.5 km
- Holywell Post Office & Off Licence0.2 km
- Jewson0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Spirit Store0.6 km
- The Harvester1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- BaxterStorey @ Camelot UK Ltd0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- King Of Pizza0.7 km
- Med Cakes0.6 km
- Pucka Tucka0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- New Happy Place Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Pizza And Kebab Corner0.6 km
- Yummy Yummy Take Away0.7 km
- BVRGR CO0.6 km
- The Viking0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Budgens0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Watford1.9 km
- Watford High Street2.0 km
- Bushey2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Goodwin House0.1 km
- Westfield Community College0.1 km
- Westfield Community College0.1 km
- High View0.2 km
- High View0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD186NZ · Data under Open Government Licence