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WD18 0TG

Exchange Road

Central

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Overview

Postcode WD18 0TG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Waterfields Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
357
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Central Watford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 356.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.3%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Central Watford is £54,093 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 28 ft away from WD18 0TG.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Watford near WD18 0TG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Watford High Street located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WD18 0TG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WD18 0TG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWaterfields Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Waterfields Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
11,220.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
176.07(+458%)
Anti-social behaviour
141.01(+1119%)
Shoplifting
60.21(+780%)
Other theft
34.3(+527%)
Public order
27.44(+436%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
90
31.8%
British
70
24.73%
Other Asian
22
7.77%
Pakistani
21
7.42%
African
19
6.71%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
38.75%
No qualifications
38
15.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.83%
Level 3 (A level)
25
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
113
70.62%
Other social rented
17
10.62%
Owns outright
9
5.62%
Shared ownership
9
5.62%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.75%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Central

Median price£317,500
Price per sq ft£475
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £400K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£590,000£480
Terraced33£400,000£534
Flats51£228,000£429

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD18 0TG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD18 0TG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 202528, Percy Road, Watford, WD18 0QATerracedFreehold£415,000
08 Aug 202519, Holyrood Court, Marlborough Road, Watford, WD18 0QXFlatsLeasehold£191,000
05 Feb 202538, Marlborough Road, Watford, WD18 0QBOtherFreehold£900,000
05 Feb 202540, Marlborough Road, Watford, WD18 0QBOtherFreehold£900,000
11 Dec 2025Flat 15, Forester House, 37, Marlborough Road, Watford, WD18 0QDFlatsLeasehold£167,500

Schools

In the WD18 0TG postcode area, located within Central Watford, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD18 0TG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryChater Junior SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableNisai Virtual Academy LtdSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryWatford St John's Church of England Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD18 0TG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD18 0TG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsiasMartHigh Street, Watford, WD17 1LQWalking directions to AsiasMart
0.1 miCostcutterMarket Street, Watford, WD18 0PRWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miM&S Simply FoodChurch Street, Watford, WD17 2BWWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miSainsbury'sAlbert Road South, Watford, WD17 1PEWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miTesco Express114D High Street, Watford, WD17 2BJWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Watford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,562
Band B£1,823
Band C£2,083
Band D£2,343
Band E£2,864
Band F£3,385
Band G£3,906
Band H£4,687

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WD18 0TG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aga Dychton

Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Matt Turmaine

Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWatfordE07000103
Parliamentary ConstituencyWatfordE14001568
WardCentralE05011047
ParishWatford, unparished areaE43000082
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central WatfordE02004976
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Watford 009IE01035578
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2005-09-01

Frequently asked questions about WD18 0TG

Is WD18 0TG (Central Watford) safe?

The area around WD18 0TG 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.

What is the average house price near WD18 0TG?

The median sale price around WD18 0TG in Central Watford is £317,500 (about £475 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WD18 0TG?

There are 15 schools close to WD18 0TG, including Chater Junior School (Outstanding), Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd and Watford St John's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WD18 0TG?

The closest station to WD18 0TG is Watford High Street in TfL zone 8, about 637 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around WD18 0TG?

WD18 0TG 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).

Who represents WD18 0TG (Central Watford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD18 0TG is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aga Dychton (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.