Postcode WD18 0DP is located in a major urban area, within the Vicarage area of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the West Watford area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Watford is £58,526 per year. The median sale price in Vicarage is £392,500 (around £476 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £366,500 and £445,000. The nearest station is Watford High Street, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Oxhey Park.
West Watford has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,377 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
West Watford has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Watford is £58,526 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from WD18 0DP.
West Watford near WD18 0DP has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Watford High Street located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| 0.6 mi | 8 | Bushey | London Midland, Overground | Walking directions to Bushey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oxhey Park | Large | Walking directions to Oxhey Park |
| 0.5 mi | Harwoods Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Harwoods Recreation Ground |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 (about £476 per square foot) in Vicarage area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £440,000 | £470 |
| Terraced | 38 | £405,000 | £480 |
| Flats | 7 | £258,500 | £424 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £298,250 | — | £350,000 |
| 2017 | £237,500 | £370,000 | £350,000 |
| 2018 | £251,000 | £408,500 | £345,400 |
| 2019 | £275,625 | £419,000 | £345,000 |
| 2020 | £225,000 | £401,500 | £357,500 |
| 2021 | £270,000 | £367,500 | £360,000 |
| 2022 | £286,000 | £515,000 | £422,600 |
| 2023 | £225,000 | £445,000 | £467,500 |
| 2024 | £325,500 | £486,500 | £442,450 |
| 2025 | £244,250 | £440,000 | £407,125 |
| 2026 | £185,000 | £432,500 | £395,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £486 | — | £416 |
| 2017 | £417 | £423 | £416 |
| 2018 | £412 | £436 | £412 |
| 2019 | £419 | £389 | £415 |
| 2020 | £478 | £394 | £433 |
| 2021 | £465 | £525 | £451 |
| 2022 | £460 | £389 | £465 |
| 2023 | £436 | £430 | £473 |
| 2024 | £488 | £452 | £491 |
| 2025 | £447 | £532 | £487 |
| 2026 | £538 | £570 | £481 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD18 0DP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2025 | 87, Cardiff Road, Watford, WD18 0DP | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 59, Cardiff Road, Watford, WD18 0DS | Terraced | Freehold | £412,000 | |
| 09 Mar 2026 | 81, Liverpool Road, Watford, WD18 0DW | Terraced | Freehold | £495,000 | |
| 12 May 2025 | 45, Liverpool Road, Watford, WD18 0DW | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 80, Liverpool Road, Watford, WD18 0DN | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 |
In the WD18 0DP postcode area, located within West Watford, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD18 0DP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 7 - 8 Dalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Polski Sklep | 162C High Street, Watford, WD17 2EG | Walking directions to Polski Sklep |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Market Street, Watford, WD18 0PR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Dalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 114D High Street, Watford, WD17 2BJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Watford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WD18 0DP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sandra Mano
Vicarage - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Turmaine
Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD18 0DP records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WD18 0DP in Vicarage is £392,500 (about £476 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to WD18 0DP, including Field Junior School (Outstanding), Watford Grammar School for Girls (Outstanding) and Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD18 0DP is Watford High Street in TfL zone 8, about 655 m away, serving the Overground line.
WD18 0DP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,377 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD18 0DP is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sandra Mano (Liberal Democrats).