Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

PRINCES AVENUE, WD18 7RR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCES AVENUE, WD18 7RR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

353

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD18 7RR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

50% of WD18 7RR's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 1.8% year-on-year.

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

WD18 7RR is a mixed residential area on Princes Avenue, 0.2km from West Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Vicarage ward and the Watford constituency.

This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £426k, up 1.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 7RR are sourced from Output Area E00121368 (shared with 7 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 7RR. 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 / British35.7%
Asian / British Asian49.6%
Black / African / Caribbean10.8%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 430,000

2 sales · Mean £ 430,000

Terraced

£ 413,000

15 sales · Mean £ 410,366

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

Crime around WD18 7RR is moderate at 56 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 offences288
Anti-social behaviour104
Public order56
Criminal damage and arson53
Other theft52

school Local Schools

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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils0.2 km
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Watford Grammar School for Boys

Outstanding1516 pupils0.4 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.5 km
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Chessbrook Education Support Centre

Outstanding7 pupils0.5 km
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Laurance Haines School

Good451 pupils0.6 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1205 pupils0.7 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good456 pupils0.8 km
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Watford Grammar School for Girls

Outstanding1432 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Akshar News0.8 km
  • Stop And Shop0.2 km
  • Tandoori Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • Vicarage Food And Wine0.7 km
  • Watford Food & Wine0.2 km
  • + 51 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Spirit Store0.8 km
  • The Horns1.0 km
  • Market Tavern0.8 km
  • The Oddfellows0.6 km
  • Bistro Burger Ltd @ The Horns Public House1.0 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Charlie's Cafe0.7 km
  • Leafi Limited0.9 km
  • Aramark Ltd @ West Herts College0.9 km
  • Cerbul Carpatin0.8 km
  • Chaii Junction0.1 km
  • + 52 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.2 km
  • China Garden0.2 km
  • Grilled Cottage0.7 km
  • BVRGR CO0.3 km
  • Heavenly Desserts1.0 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Budgens0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Nisa Express1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.4 km
  • Best Western White House Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford1.0 km
  • Watford High Street1.3 km
  • Watford Junction1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Queens Avenue0.1 km
  • Harwoods Road0.1 km
  • Queens Avenue0.2 km
  • Harwoods Road0.2 km
  • Queens Avenue0.2 km