Postcode WD18 0QS 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 362.1 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 Junction located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Central Watford has a moderate 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 362.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.2% 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 96 ft away from WD18 0QS.
Central Watford near WD18 0QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Watford Junction located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Watford Junction | London Midland, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Watford Junction | |
| 0.6 mi | 7 | Watford | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Watford |
| 0.6 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £323,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 61 | £255,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £438,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £399,250 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the WD18 0QS postcode area, located within Central Watford, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD18 0QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 125 The Parade, Watford, WD17 1NA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1PE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | AsiasMart | High Street, Watford, WD17 1LQ | Walking directions to AsiasMart |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Market Street, Watford, WD18 0PR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 170 Whippendell Road, Watford, WD18 7NB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.