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WD18 0AF

Central

Watford

England / East of England / Watford / Central Watford / Central / WD18 0AF

Overview

Postcode WD18 0AF is located in a major urban area, within the Central ward of Watford in the East of England region , and forms part of the Central Watford area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 423.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Watford is £50,200 per year. The nearest station is Watford High Street located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
423
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
21.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Central Watford has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,182 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Watford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 423.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

21.5%

Approximately 21.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income of residents in Central Watford is £50,200 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 31 ft away from WD18 0AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Watford near WD18 0AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Watford High Street located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

DistanceZoneNameLines
0.5 mi

8

Watford High Street

Overground

0.5 mi

Watford Junction

London Midland, Overground, Southern

0.7 mi

7

Watford

Metropolitan

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
25,746.3 per km²

Demographics

Other White
88
25.36%
Indian
71
20.46%
British
66
19.02%
African
23
6.63%
Arab
11
3.17%
Total population: 347

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
109
63.37%
Other social rented
32
18.6%
Owns with a mortgage
15
8.72%
Owns outright
7
4.07%
Social rents from council
5
2.91%
Total households: 172

Property prices in Central

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £310,250 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £775,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats64£250,000
Semi-Detached6£412,000
Terraced32£402,500

10 years price trend in Central

Schools

In the WD18 0AF postcode area, located within Central Watford, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWatford St John's Church of England Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.2 miNot applicableNisai Virtual Academy LtdSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryChater Junior SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miAsiasMartHigh Street, Watford, WD17 1LQ
0.1 miSainsbury'sAlbert Road South, Watford, WD17 1PE
0.2 miIceland125 The Parade, Watford, WD17 1NA
0.2 miCostcutterMarket Street, Watford, WD18 0PR
0.3 miM&S Simply FoodChurch Street, Watford, WD17 2BW

Data Sources

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