Postcode WD18 0QA 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. The average income per household in Central Watford is £54,093 per year. The nearest station is Watford High Street located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Waterfields Recreation Ground.
Central Watford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,182 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 356.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 161 ft away from WD18 0QA.
Central Watford near WD18 0QA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| 0.6 mi | Watford Junction | London Midland, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Watford Junction | |
| 0.8 mi | 7 | Watford | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Watford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Waterfields Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Waterfields Recreation Ground |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 28 | £396,400 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £525,000 |
| Flats | 57 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the WD18 0QA postcode area, located within Central Watford, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD18 0QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Market Street, Watford, WD18 0PR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | AsiasMart | High Street, Watford, WD17 1LQ | Walking directions to AsiasMart |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Church Street, Watford, WD17 2BW | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 114D High Street, Watford, WD17 2BJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1PE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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.
Elected local representatives for WD18 0QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aga Dychton
Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Turmaine
Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.