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About

Vicarage ward occupies a northern segment of Watford, primarily residential in character. It is bounded by the railway line to the south and extends northward, encompassing the neighbourhood around Vicarage Road itself. The area includes a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments and post-war estates. Its southern edge is defined by the commercial and transport hub near Watford High Street and Watford Junction stations.

The ward is notably home to Vicarage Road Stadium, a significant local landmark that serves as the home ground for Watford Football Club. This venue shapes the area's atmosphere on match days. The residential streets are generally quiet, with several local schools and community facilities serving the population. Green space is provided by parts of the River Colne corridor and the grounds of the Watford General Hospital, which is a major employer located within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Vicarage has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Vicarage is £58,526 per year. There are 2 schools in Vicarage: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Vicarage is home to around 9,160 people, with a population density of about 11,054.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Vicarage Population
9,160
Population density
11,054.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.91(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.45(+59%)
Public order
9.39(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.73(+37%)
Other theft
8.08(+48%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,255
24.62%
Pakistani
1,621
17.7%
Other White
1,531
16.71%
Other Asian
933
10.19%
Indian
824
9%
Total population: 9,160

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,846
39.92%
No qualifications
1,287
18.05%
Level 3 (A level)
948
13.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
829
11.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
697
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 7,129

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,308
41.37%
Owns with a mortgage
897
28.37%
Owns outright
647
20.46%
Other social rented
192
6.07%
Other forms of private rent
80
2.53%
Total households: 3,162

Property prices in Vicarage

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 in Vicarage area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Vicarage in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Vicarage over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached3£440,000
Terraced47£409,250
Flats5£195,000

10 years median price trend in Vicarage

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Vicarage.

All postcodes in Vicarage

WD180DH

Clifton Road

WD187RR

Princes Avenue

WD180EB

Vicarage Road

WD180DN

Liverpool Road

WD187SA

Kings Avenue

WD180EU

Souldern Street

WD180EL

Vicarage

WD180WY

Merton Road

WD187NR

Queens Avenue

WD180EY

Vicarage Road

WD180LW

Inkwell Avenue

WD180HB

Stadium Way

WD180ND

Addiscombe Road

WD187LT

Whippendell Road

WD180WR

Benskin Road

WD187RB

Harwoods Road

WD187LR

Whippendell Road

WD180QN

Cassio Road

WD180RE

Chester Road

WD180HW

Benskin Road

WD180WN

Addiscombe Road

WD180LT

Shrodells Road

WD180HN

Benskin Road

WD180SH

Brightwell Road

WD187DS

Durban Road West

WD180GL

Stadium Way

WD180LJ

Chester Road

WD187NZ

Westend Mews

WD187HA

Park Avenue

WD180DQ

Farraline Road

WD187RA

Harwoods Road

WD187NJ

Southsea Avenue

WD187RT

Harwoods Road

WD180RN

Durban Road East

WD180RA

Victoria Passage

WD180DY

St James Road

WD180LA

Christie Court

WD180RH

Chester Road

WD180EJ

Vicarage Road

WD180DJ

Liverpool Road

WD187NQ

Burton Avenue

WD180NB

Addiscombe Road

WD180FL

Wiggenhall Road

WD180RQ

Chester Road

WD187NY

Whippendell Road

WD187RS

Princes Avenue

WD180HR

Brightwell Road

WD180RP

Durban Road East

WD180HT

Holywell Road

WD180AL

Wiggenhall Road

WD187RU

Harwoods Road

WD187RH

Harwoods Road

WD180LU

Spinners Avenue

WD180FN

Vicarage

WD187NT

Queens Avenue

WD180LY

Vicarage

WD187RZ

Kensington Avenue

WD180QP

Cassio Road

WD187RD

Southsea Avenue

WD180DZ

St James Road

WD180AJ

Beaumont Place

WD187ND

Whippendell Road

WD180HE

Hagden Lane

WD180FG

Vicarage

WD180DW

Liverpool Road

WD187HR

Park Avenue

WD180RB

Fearnley Street

WD187NB

Whippendell Road

WD180EX

Banbury Street

WD187NN

Whippendell Road

WD180HL

Hagden Lane

WD187NA

Whippendell Road

WD180HD

Vicarage Road

WD180FT

Thomas Sawyer Way

WD187RY

Kensington Avenue

WD180GN

Vicarage

WD180RL

Pretoria Road

WD187JL

Kings Avenue

WD187LY

Whippendell Road

WD187SB

Kings Avenue

WD180HA

Vicarage Road

WD180ER

Occupation Road

WD180DP

Cardiff Road

WD187RQ

Harwoods Road

WD187NH

Whippendell Road

WD187RL

Harwoods Road

WD187NS

Queens Avenue

WD187NL

Whippendell Road

WD187BG

Harwoods Road

WD180HU

Holywell Road

WD187DR

Durban Road West

WD180HG

Clark Mews

WD187RW

Kensington Avenue

WD187HP

Park Avenue

WD180LH

Chester Road

WD180LS

Kelmscott Crescent

WD180DX

St James Road

WD180DU

Cardiff Road

WD187NE

Whippendell Road

WD180FA

Occupation Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.