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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 86 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
86
Deprivation level
5/10
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
45.2(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.01(+56%)
Public order
8.95(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.19(+28%)
Other theft
7.1(+28%)
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 53 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Vicarage area, with individual transactions ranging from £189,000 up to £560,000.

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
Flats6£215,500
Semi-Detached4£480,000
Terraced43£405,000

10 years median price trend in Vicarage

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

All postcodes in Vicarage

WD180RP

Durban Road East

WD187DR

Durban Road West

WD187NB

Whippendell Road

WD187RT

Harwoods Road

WD187DS

Durban Road West

WD187RP

Harwoods Road

WD180EX

Banbury Street

WD180DU

Cardiff Road

WD180LY

Vicarage

WD180RN

Durban Road East

WD180LW

Inkwell Avenue

WD180DS

Cardiff Road

WD187NZ

Westend Mews

WD180FL

Wiggenhall Road

WD180LJ

Chester Road

WD187RB

Harwoods Road

WD180FA

Occupation Road

WD187JL

Kings Avenue

WD187RS

Princes Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.