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WD18 6QG

Tolpits Lane

Holywell

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Detailed insights for WD18 6QG

Overview

Postcode WD18 6QG 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holywell is £56,534 per year. The nearest station is Croxley, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
31.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Holywell has an average 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.

Crime level

4/10

Holywell has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.7%

Approximately 31.7% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Holywell is £56,534 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 51 ft away from WD18 6QG.

Flood risk

No risk

Holywell near WD18 6QG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Croxley located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WD18 6QG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
1 mi

7

Croxley

Metropolitan

Walking directions to Croxley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
3,359.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.48(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.02(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.34(0%)
Other theft
6.34(+16%)
Vehicle crime
3.46(-21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
133
44.19%
Other Asian
33
10.96%
Other White
32
10.63%
Indian
22
7.31%
African
22
7.31%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
35.45%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.73%
No qualifications
36
16.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.55%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Shared ownership
35
27.78%
Other social rented
25
19.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.67%
Owns with a mortgage
20
15.87%
Social rents from council
15
11.9%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Holywell

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£454
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £450K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £454 per square foot) in Holywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £960,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holywell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£572,000£541
Terraced12£462,500£508
Flats47£270,000£444

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holywell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywell.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£291,000£470,000£404,998
2017£275,000£460,000£385,000
2018£248,000£435,000£383,000
2019£287,500£415,000£379,000
2020£282,500£447,500£382,500
2021£260,000£475,000£408,500
2022£292,500£560,000£436,250
2023£315,000£540,000£433,000
2024£291,000£487,500£436,000
2025£297,500£535,000£470,000
2026£247,500£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywell.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£477£429£461
2017£476£442£408
2018£413£465£428
2019£492£476£451
2020£472£447£417
2021£463£486£441
2022£470£509£505
2023£482£568£470
2024£461£539£465
2025£457£560£485
2026£372£505
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD18 6QG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD18 6QG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 20254, Deakin Close, Watford, WD18 6XRTerracedFreehold£385,000
12 Mar 2025412, Croxley View, Watford, WD18 6PSTerracedFreehold£400,000
06 Feb 20264, Redding House, Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6PXFlatsLeasehold£250,000
09 Apr 202533, The Roundway, Watford, WD18 6LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£490,000
27 Apr 2026Flat 31, Dapple Court, 300, Croxley View, Watford, WD18 6AHFlatsLeasehold£357,000

Schools

In the WD18 6QG postcode area, located within Holywell, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD18 6QG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHolywell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySt Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryWestfield AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD18 6QG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD18 6QG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily79 Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6NTWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miHollywell Convenience Store75 Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6NTWalking directions to Hollywell Convenience Store
0.4 miMorrisonsAscot Road, Watford, WD18 8AAWalking directions to Morrisons

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 6QG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emil Anwar Rowe

Holywell - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Matt Turmaine

Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWatfordE07000103
Parliamentary ConstituencyWatfordE14001568
WardHolywellE05011048
ParishWatford, unparished areaE43000082
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HolywellE02004978
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Watford 011BE01023864
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WD18 6QG

Is WD18 6QG (Holywell) safe?

The area around WD18 6QG records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WD18 6QG?

The median sale price around WD18 6QG in Holywell is £320,000 (about £454 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WD18 6QG?

There are 11 schools close to WD18 6QG, including Holywell Primary School (Requires improvement), St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Westfield Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WD18 6QG?

The closest station to WD18 6QG is Croxley in TfL zone 7, about 1,562 m away, serving the Metropolitan line.

How deprived is the area around WD18 6QG?

WD18 6QG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,652 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WD18 6QG (Holywell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD18 6QG is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Emil Anwar Rowe (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.