Postcode WD18 0JS 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 356.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Watford is £54,093 per year. The nearest station is Watford High Street, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Central Watford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,359 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Central Watford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 356.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.3% 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 per household in Central Watford is £54,093 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from WD18 0JS.
Central Watford near WD18 0JS 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| 0.5 mi | Watford Junction | London Midland, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Watford Junction | |
| 0.6 mi | 7 | Watford | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Watford |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £318,750 (about £465 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £590,000 | £480 |
| Terraced | 33 | £400,000 | £508 |
| Flats | 48 | £224,000 | £424 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,025 | £593,000 | £352,500 |
| 2017 | £270,000 | £425,000 | £350,000 |
| 2018 | £255,000 | £488,750 | £346,000 |
| 2019 | £275,000 | £373,000 | £347,500 |
| 2020 | £217,500 | £550,000 | £368,000 |
| 2021 | £262,500 | £428,000 | £362,000 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £540,000 | £408,000 |
| 2023 | £268,000 | £625,000 | £391,500 |
| 2024 | £298,900 | £565,000 | £413,000 |
| 2025 | £258,500 | £460,000 | £400,000 |
| 2026 | £251,000 | — | £400,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £455 | £451 | £477 |
| 2017 | £501 | £401 | £484 |
| 2018 | £454 | £418 | £439 |
| 2019 | £419 | £503 | £467 |
| 2020 | £407 | £491 | £482 |
| 2021 | £514 | £421 | £498 |
| 2022 | £495 | £526 | £495 |
| 2023 | £453 | £531 | £478 |
| 2024 | £594 | £405 | £493 |
| 2025 | £463 | £480 | £540 |
| 2026 | £392 | — | £484 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD18 0JS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2025 | Flat 3, Upton Place, 23, Upton Road, Watford, WD18 0JL | Flats | Leasehold | £117,000 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | 1, Crakers Mead, Watford, WD18 0JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 27 May 2026 | 10, Dean Wace House, 16, Rosslyn Road, Watford, WD18 0LB | Flats | Leasehold | £370,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 5, Dean Wace House, 16, Rosslyn Road, Watford, WD18 0LB | Flats | Leasehold | £367,500 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 10, Rosslyn Road, Watford, WD18 0JY | Detached | Freehold | £910,000 |
In the WD18 0JS postcode area, located within Central Watford, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD18 0JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | AsiasMart | High Street, Watford, WD17 1LQ | Walking directions to AsiasMart |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1PE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Market Street, Watford, WD18 0PR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | 125-127 The Parade, Watford, WD17 1NA | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Church Street, Watford, WD17 2BW | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
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 0JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aga Dychton
Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Turmaine
Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD18 0JS records about 357 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around WD18 0JS in Central is £318,750 (about £465 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WD18 0JS, including Chater Junior School (Outstanding), West Herts College (Good) and Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD18 0JS is Watford High Street in TfL zone 8, about 854 m away, serving the Overground line.
WD18 0JS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,359 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 0JS is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aga Dychton (Liberal Democrats).