Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

WHIPPENDELL ROAD, WD18 7PT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHIPPENDELL ROAD, WD18 7PT.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WD18 7PT's 52% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 149.0% year-on-year.

home £827,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD18 7PT is a safe, established residential area on Whippendell Road, 0.5km from West Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Holywell ward and the Watford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD18 7PT offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £827k, up 149.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 7PT are sourced from Output Area E00169695 (shared with 11 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 7PT. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.8%
Asian / British Asian25.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 537,500

8 sales · Mean £ 816,250

Flat

£ 2,700,000

1 sales · Mean £ 2,700,000

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

WD18 7PT has low crime rates — 44 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 offences131
Anti-social behaviour68
Other theft29
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order20

school Local Schools

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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good456 pupils0.4 km
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Chessbrook Education Support Centre

Outstanding7 pupils0.5 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1205 pupils0.5 km
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Ascot Road Primary School

Good384 pupils0.5 km
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Watford Grammar School for Boys

Outstanding1516 pupils0.5 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils0.8 km
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Holywell Primary School

Good274 pupils0.8 km
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Croxley Danes School

Good835 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Stop And Shop0.5 km
  • Watford Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Gill's Superstore0.8 km
  • Harwoods Catering0.9 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Spirit Store0.2 km
  • The Harvester0.9 km
  • Pangea Spirit0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.9 km
  • China Garden0.8 km
  • Mint0.8 km
  • Spiceland Kebabish1.0 km
  • The Viking0.7 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Brazuca Bar0.9 km
  • Cafe Cidade0.9 km
  • Elior UK PLC @ Croxley Park0.9 km
  • Cafe West @ West Watford Free Church0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Budgens0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford1.7 km
  • Watford High Street1.9 km
  • Watford Junction2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Sydney Road0.0 km
  • Cassiobridge Road0.2 km
  • Hagden Lane0.2 km
  • Gade Close0.2 km
  • Gade Close0.3 km