Postcode Analysis Three Rivers, East of England

WOLSEY BUSINESS PARK, WD18 9BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLSEY BUSINESS PARK, WD18 9BL.

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Population

391

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 83,500 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD18 9BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WD18 9BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WD18 9BL is a sought-after residential area on Wolsey Business Park, 0.8km from Holywell in Moor Park. Administratively it sits within Moor Park & Eastbury ward and the South West Hertfordshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD18 9BL offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Three Rivers. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WD18 9BL are sourced from Output Area E00121055 (shared with 25 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 9BL. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.6%
Asian / British Asian32.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

WD18 9BL has low crime rates — 46 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime13
Other theft7
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Holywell Primary School

Good274 pupils0.8 km
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Ascot Road Primary School

Good384 pupils0.8 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good456 pupils1.0 km
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Westfield Academy

Good1205 pupils1.0 km
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Chessbrook Education Support Centre

Outstanding7 pupils1.2 km
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Croxley Danes School

Good835 pupils1.4 km
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Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding305 pupils1.4 km
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Harvey Road Primary School

Outstanding239 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • BaxterStorey @ Camelot UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Storm Technologies0.9 km
  • Tony And Maria's Cafe0.5 km
  • Watford Observer Staff Canteen0.3 km
  • Sodexo @ Smith & Nephew0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Best Before Project0.2 km
  • Salvatore Iannotta0.7 km
  • Choice Menu0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Viking1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Watford2.7 km
  • Watford High Street2.9 km
  • Bushey3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Caxton Court0.1 km
  • Magnet0.4 km
  • Watford Enterprise Centre0.4 km
  • Jewson0.4 km
  • Croxley Park0.5 km