Postcode WD18 6UR is located in a major urban area, within the Holywell area 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 median sale price in Holywell is £317,000 (around £459 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £232,500 and £457,325. The nearest station is Croxley, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Holywell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,932 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Holywell has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Holywell is £56,534 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from WD18 6UR.
Holywell near WD18 6UR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Croxley located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 7 | Croxley | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Croxley |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £317,000 (about £459 per square foot) in Holywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £960,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £955,000 | £548 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £572,000 | £541 |
| Terraced | 10 | £445,000 | £508 |
| Flats | 46 | £262,500 | £447 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £300,000 | £535,000 | £470,000 |
| 2026 | £250,000 | — | £450,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £483 |
| 2026 | £403 | — | £505 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD18 6UR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | 4, Deakin Close, Watford, WD18 6XR | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 4, Redding House, Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6PX | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2025 | 33, The Roundway, Watford, WD18 6LB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £490,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Flat 31, Dapple Court, 300, Croxley View, Watford, WD18 6AH | Flats | Leasehold | £357,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | Flat 44, Dapple Court, 300, Croxley View, Watford, WD18 6AH | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 |
In the WD18 6UR postcode area, located within Holywell, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD18 6UR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 79 Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6NT | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Hollywell Convenience Store | 75 Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6NT | Walking directions to Hollywell Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Ascot Road, Watford, WD18 8AA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Watford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WD18 6UR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Emil Anwar Rowe
Holywell - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Turmaine
Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD18 6UR 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.
The median sale price around WD18 6UR in Holywell is £317,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WD18 6UR, including Holywell Primary School (Requires improvement), St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Westfield Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD18 6UR is Croxley in TfL zone 7, about 1,549 m away, serving the Metropolitan line.
WD18 6UR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,932 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 6UR is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Emil Anwar Rowe (Liberal Democrats).