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.
WD18 6ZU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD18 6ZU.
393
33
£ 48,100 /yr
45%
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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)
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.
school Local Schools
Ascot Road Primary School
Holywell Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Westfield Academy
Chessbrook Education Support Centre
Croxley Danes School
Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School
Harvey Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WD186ZU · Data under Open Government Licence