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.
HAGDEN LANE, WD18 7SS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAGDEN LANE, WD18 7SS.
448
36
£ 48,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Chessbrook Education Support Centre
Westfield Academy
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Chater Infant School
Laurance Haines School
Holywell Primary School
Ascot Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WD187SS · Data under Open Government Licence