Postcode WD18 0DF 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 311.9 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Waterfields Recreation Ground.
Central Watford has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,230 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Central Watford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 311.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.4% 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.
The average income of residents in Central Watford is £50,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from WD18 0DF.
Central Watford near WD18 0DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Watford High Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| 0.7 mi | Watford Junction | London Midland, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Watford Junction | |
| 0.7 mi | 8 | Bushey | London Midland, Overground | Walking directions to Bushey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Waterfields Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Waterfields Recreation Ground |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £331,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £775,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 59 | £264,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £438,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £400,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the WD18 0DF postcode area, located within Central Watford, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD18 0DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 114D High Street, Watford, WD17 2BJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Church Street, Watford, WD17 2BW | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Polski Sklep | 162C High Street, Watford, WD17 2EG | Walking directions to Polski Sklep |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Market Street, Watford, WD18 0PR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Derby Road, Watford, WD17 2LQ | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.