Postcode Analysis Watford, East of England

OAKHURST PLACE, WD18 7UP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKHURST PLACE, WD18 7UP.

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Population

408

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD18 7UP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WD18 7UP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £590k, 62% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £590k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

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

For families considering a move, WD18 7UP represents a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £590k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 7UP are sourced from Output Area E00189382 (shared with 17 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 7UP. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.0%
Asian / British Asian45.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 590,000

3 sales · Mean £ 581,666

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

WD18 7UP has low crime rates — 33 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 offences139
Anti-social behaviour65
Other theft37
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order22

school Local Schools

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Watford Grammar School for Boys

Outstanding1516 pupils0.3 km
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Chessbrook Education Support Centre

Outstanding7 pupils0.5 km
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Chater Infant School

Good219 pupils0.5 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1205 pupils0.6 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good456 pupils0.6 km
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Laurance Haines School

Good451 pupils0.8 km
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Ascot Road Primary School

Good384 pupils0.8 km
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Chater Junior School

Outstanding234 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Stop And Shop0.2 km
  • Watford Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Newsbox0.6 km
  • Abdullah Halal Butchers0.5 km
  • DKSR0.5 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Spirit Store0.5 km
  • The Oddfellows0.9 km
  • The Red Lion0.9 km
  • Pangea Spirit0.5 km
  • West Herts Sports Club0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.5 km
  • China Garden0.5 km
  • BloomsYard0.6 km
  • BVRGR CO0.2 km
  • New Happy Place Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • The Cafe In The Park0.7 km
  • The Haven Day Centre0.8 km
  • Chaii Junction0.5 km
  • Chicos Parmi N Shakes0.5 km
  • Cornerstone Church Watford0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Budgens0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Best Western White House Hotel1.0 km
  • Rickmansworth Road Guest House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford1.4 km
  • Watford High Street1.6 km
  • Watford Junction1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Metropolitan Station Approach0.2 km
  • Metropolitan Station Approach0.2 km
  • Hagden Lane0.2 km
  • Hagden Lane0.2 km
  • Queens Avenue0.3 km