Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

HAGDEN LANE, WD18 7SS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAGDEN LANE, WD18 7SS.

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Population

448

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD18 7SS 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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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
workEmployment
4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines WD18 7SS — 56% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 26.6% year-on-year.

home £508,737 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD18 7SS is a safe, established residential area on Hagden Lane, 0.2km from West Watford in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Holywell ward and the Watford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD18 7SS offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Watford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £508k, down 26.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 7SS are sourced from Output Area E00189322 (shared with 49 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 7SS. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.1%
Asian / British Asian39.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

51%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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 399,950

1 sales · Mean £ 399,950

Semi-Detached

£ 462,500

6 sales · Mean £ 461,000

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

WD18 7SS has low crime rates — 34 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 offences133
Anti-social behaviour74
Other theft32
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order16

school Local Schools

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Chessbrook Education Support Centre

Outstanding7 pupils0.2 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1205 pupils0.4 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good456 pupils0.4 km
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Watford Grammar School for Boys

Outstanding1516 pupils0.6 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils0.6 km
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Laurance Haines School

Good451 pupils0.6 km
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Holywell Primary School

Good274 pupils0.7 km
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Ascot Road Primary School

Good384 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Newsbox0.9 km
  • Stop And Shop0.3 km
  • Vicarage Food And Wine1.0 km
  • Watford Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Medina Food Store0.7 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • The Cafe In The Park0.9 km
  • The Haven Day Centre1.0 km
  • Charlie's Cafe1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • King Of Pizza0.3 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • BloomsYard0.9 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.6 km
  • China Garden0.6 km
  • New Happy Place Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Pizza And Kebab Corner0.1 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Spirit Store0.5 km
  • Pangea Spirit0.8 km
  • West Herts Sports Club0.9 km
  • The Red Lion0.8 km
  • The Oddfellows1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Budgens0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford1.4 km
  • Watford High Street1.6 km
  • Watford Junction2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Euston Avenue0.1 km
  • Hagden Lane0.1 km
  • Tolpits Lane0.1 km
  • Euston Avenue0.1 km
  • Hagden Lane0.2 km