Postcode WD18 6PL 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 very high crime levels, with around 175.1 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Holywell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,294 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Holywell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 71.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WD18 6PL.
Holywell near WD18 6PL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Holywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,600 up to £615,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 40 | £252,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £500,500 |
| Terraced | 20 | £458,750 |
10 years price trend in Holywell
In the WD18 6PL postcode area, located within Holywell, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Shamrock | Cassiobridge Road, Watford, WD18 7QJ | |
| 0.4 mi | Rising Sun | Ascot Road, Watford, WD18 8AP |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.