Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

WD18 6ZU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD18 6ZU.

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Population

393

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WD18 6ZU has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD18 6ZU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Holywell in Watford (Watford). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Holywell ward and the Watford constituency.

WD18 6ZU is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 6ZU are sourced from Output Area E00121191 (shared with 415 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 6ZU. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.3%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean11.6%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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

WD18 6ZU has low crime rates — 37 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime13
Other theft7
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Ascot Road Primary School

Good384 pupils0.7 km
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Holywell Primary School

Good274 pupils0.7 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good456 pupils0.9 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1205 pupils0.9 km
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Chessbrook Education Support Centre

Outstanding7 pupils1.2 km
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Croxley Danes School

Good835 pupils1.3 km
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Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding305 pupils1.3 km
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Harvey Road Primary School

Outstanding239 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • BaxterStorey @ Camelot UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Storm Technologies0.8 km
  • Tony And Maria's Cafe0.4 km
  • Watford Observer Staff Canteen0.2 km
  • Sodexo @ Smith & Nephew0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Best Before Project0.2 km
  • Holywell Post Office & Off Licence1.0 km
  • Salvatore Iannotta0.6 km
  • Choice Menu0.3 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Viking0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford2.7 km
  • Watford High Street2.8 km
  • Bushey3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Caxton Court0.0 km
  • Magnet0.2 km
  • Watford Enterprise Centre0.3 km
  • Jewson0.3 km
  • Croxley Park0.4 km