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England / East of England / Watford / Vicarage

About

Vicarage ward is located in the southern part of Watford, bordered by the A411 and the River Colne. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached housing. It includes Vicarage Road, home to Watford FC’s stadium, which serves as a focal point for the community. Green spaces like Harebreaks Recreation Ground provide outdoor leisure options for residents.

The ward has good transport links, with Watford Junction station nearby, offering connections to London and other parts of Hertfordshire. Local amenities include schools, shops, and healthcare facilities, catering to everyday needs. Vicarage ward has a strong sense of community, with events often centered around the football club and local initiatives. The area balances urban convenience with quieter residential streets.

Area overview

On average Vicarage has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Vicarage is £54,100 per year. There are 2 schools in Vicarage: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 £187,000 up to £635,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats7£230,000
Semi-Detached5£475,000
Terraced43£409,250

10 years price trend in Vicarage

All postcodes in Vicarage

WD187NR

Queens Avenue

WD187SB

Kings Avenue

WD187DS

Burton Avenue

WD187NB

Harwoods Road

WD187RT

Durban Road West

WD180EX

Banbury Street

WD187RP

Harwoods Road

WD180DU

Cardiff Road

WD180LW

West Watford

WD180RN

Durban Road East

WD180DS

Cardiff Road

WD187NZ

Southsea Avenue

WD180FL

Wiggenhall Industrial Estate

WD180LJ

Chester Road

WD187RB

Harwoods Road

WD180FA

Occupation Road

WD187JL

Kings Avenue

WD187RS

Princes Avenue
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.