Postcode WD18 0HB is located in a major urban area, within the Vicarage ward of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the West Watford area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Watford is £58,526 per year. The nearest station is Watford High Street located about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Harwoods Recreation Ground.
West Watford has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,607 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
West Watford has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from WD18 0HB.
West Watford near WD18 0HB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| 0.8 mi | 7 | Watford | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Watford |
| 0.8 mi | 8 | Bushey | London Midland, Overground | Walking directions to Bushey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Harwoods Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Harwoods Recreation Ground |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 6 | £215,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £480,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £405,000 |
10 year median price trend in Vicarage
In the WD18 0HB postcode area, located within West Watford, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD18 0HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 170 Whippendell Road, Watford, WD18 7NB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Vimco's Superstore | Whippendell Road, Watford, WD18 7SZ | Walking directions to Vimco's Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Market Street, Watford, WD18 0PR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Smit News | 68 Euston Avenue, Watford, WD18 7NL | Walking directions to Smit News |
| 0.4 mi | Stop "n" Shop | 100 Queens Avenue, Watford, WD18 7NS | Walking directions to Stop "n" Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Watford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.