Postcode WD18 0EZ is located in a major urban area, within the Oxhey 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 Oxhey is £442,500 (around £553 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £367,475 and £622,500. The nearest station is Watford High Street, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 241 ft away from WD18 0EZ.
West Watford near WD18 0EZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| 0.5 mi | 8 | Bushey | London Midland, Overground | Walking directions to Bushey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Oxhey Park | Large | Walking directions to Oxhey Park |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 (about £553 per square foot) in Oxhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £825,000 | £559 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £560,000 | £547 |
| Terraced | 28 | £428,750 | £569 |
| Flats | 25 | £335,000 | £511 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £867,500 | £285,000 | £650,000 | £417,000 |
| 2017 | £840,000 | £346,500 | £645,000 | £414,000 |
| 2018 | £740,975 | £286,500 | £592,500 | £420,000 |
| 2019 | £809,000 | £315,750 | £547,500 | £418,500 |
| 2020 | £786,000 | £302,000 | £607,500 | £440,000 |
| 2021 | £813,200 | £300,000 | £585,000 | £425,000 |
| 2022 | £895,000 | £385,000 | £680,000 | £444,000 |
| 2023 | £752,500 | £365,000 | £575,000 | £479,000 |
| 2024 | £809,000 | £414,950 | £705,000 | £455,000 |
| 2025 | £787,500 | £395,000 | £665,000 | £442,500 |
| 2026 | £950,000 | £326,600 | £497,500 | £450,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £405 | £504 | £459 | £534 |
| 2017 | £450 | £467 | £476 | £520 |
| 2018 | £505 | £469 | £470 | £524 |
| 2019 | £447 | £445 | £465 | £482 |
| 2020 | £534 | £451 | £501 | £535 |
| 2021 | £493 | £502 | £545 | £524 |
| 2022 | £621 | £510 | £572 | £570 |
| 2023 | £532 | £517 | £591 | £567 |
| 2024 | £567 | £511 | £530 | £556 |
| 2025 | £595 | £514 | £577 | £613 |
| 2026 | £557 | £435 | £544 | £575 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD18 0EZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2026 | 107, Wiggenhall Road, Watford, WD18 0HS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 22 Jul 2025 | 1, Blackwell Drive, Watford, WD19 4HP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £309,300 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 10, Elfrida Road, Watford, WD18 0AT | Flats | Freehold | £385,000 |
In the WD18 0EZ postcode area, located within West Watford, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Field Junior School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Nov 2017. | |
| 0.3 mi | Nursery | Oxhey Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2023. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD18 0EZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 7 - 8 Dalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Dalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 275 Lower High Street, Watford Heath, Watford, WD17 2HY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Polski Sklep | 162C High Street, Watford, WD17 2EG | Walking directions to Polski Sklep |
| 0.5 mi | Home Bargains | Watford, WD17 2EU | Walking directions to Home Bargains |
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 0EZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shirena Counter
Oxhey - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Turmaine
Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD18 0EZ 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WD18 0EZ in Oxhey is £442,500 (about £553 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WD18 0EZ, including Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) (Good), Field Junior School (Outstanding) and Oxhey Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WD18 0EZ is Watford High Street in TfL zone 8, about 729 m away, serving the Overground line.
WD18 0EZ 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 0EZ is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shirena Counter (Liberal Democrats).