Postcode WD18 0QU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 4.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from WD18 0QU.
Central Watford near WD18 0QU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 | 8 | Bushey | London Midland, Overground | Walking directions to Bushey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Waterfields Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Waterfields Recreation Ground |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 (about £475 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £590,000 | £480 |
| Terraced | 33 | £400,000 | £534 |
| Flats | 51 | £228,000 | £429 |
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 | £257,000 | £460,000 | £398,750 |
| 2026 | £215,000 | — | £410,000 |
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 | £462 | £480 | £538 |
| 2026 | £400 | — | £489 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD18 0QU.
In the WD18 0QU 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 0QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Market Street, Watford, WD18 0PR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 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 | AsiasMart | High Street, Watford, WD17 1LQ | Walking directions to AsiasMart |
| 0.3 mi | Polski Sklep | 162C High Street, Watford, WD17 2EG | Walking directions to Polski Sklep |
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 0QU, 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 0QU 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 0QU in Central Watford is £317,500 (about £475 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to WD18 0QU, including Chater Junior School (Outstanding), Watford Grammar School for Girls (Outstanding) and Central Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD18 0QU is Watford High Street in TfL zone 8, about 503 m away, serving the Overground line.
WD18 0QU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,182 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 0QU is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aga Dychton (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.