Postcode WD18 6JZ is located in a major urban area, within the Holywell ward of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Holywell area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Holywell is £48,100 per year. The nearest station is Watford located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Harwoods Recreation Ground.
Holywell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,652 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Holywell has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Holywell is £48,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from WD18 6JZ.
Holywell near WD18 6JZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Watford located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 7 | Watford | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Watford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Harwoods Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Harwoods Recreation Ground |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £347,225 in Holywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 45 | £282,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £500,500 |
| Terraced | 23 | £435,000 |
10 year median price trend in Holywell
In the WD18 6JZ postcode area, located within Holywell, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD18 6JZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 79 Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6NT | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Hollywell Convenience Store | 75 Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6NT | Walking directions to Hollywell Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Smit News | 68 Euston Avenue, Watford, WD18 7NL | Walking directions to Smit News |
| 0.4 mi | Vimco's Superstore | Whippendell Road, Watford, WD18 7SZ | Walking directions to Vimco's Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Ascot Road, Watford, WD18 8AA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.