Postcode WD18 7AZ 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 high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% 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 £330,000 (around £469 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £245,000 and £444,250. The nearest station is Watford, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ring Around Park.
Holywell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,506 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Holywell has a high crime rate, with approximately 72 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.5% 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 per household in Holywell is £56,534 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 281 ft away from WD18 7AZ.
Holywell near WD18 7AZ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 7 | Watford | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Watford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ring Around Park | Small | Walking directions to Ring Around Park |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £469 per square foot) in Holywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £960,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £955,000 | £548 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £619,000 | £537 |
| Terraced | 16 | £449,250 | £461 |
| Flats | 49 | £270,000 | £461 |
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 | £260,000 | £570,000 | £448,500 |
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 | £465 | £560 | £483 |
| 2026 | £450 | £495 | £472 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD18 7AZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 8, Hanover Court, 85 - 87, King Georges Avenue, Watford, WD18 7QE | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 8, Chestnut Court, Gade Close, Watford, WD18 7JH | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 16, Gade Close, Watford, WD18 7JH | Flats | Leasehold | £288,115 | |
| 06 May 2026 | Flat C, 174, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD18 7JG | Flats | Leasehold | £213,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 134, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD18 7JG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £451,000 |
In the WD18 7AZ postcode area, located within Holywell, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ascot Road Primary School | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Watford Grammar School for Boys | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD18 7AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Micron's Mini Mart | 504 Whippendell Road, Watford, WD18 7QJ | Walking directions to Micron's Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | J & M News | Cassiobridge Road, Watford, WD18 7QJ | Walking directions to J & M News |
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 1 Printers Avenue, Watford, WD18 7QR | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Stop "n" Shop | 100 Queens Avenue, Watford, WD18 7NS | Walking directions to Stop "n" Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Smit News | 68 Euston Avenue, Watford, WD18 7NL | Walking directions to Smit News |
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 7AZ, 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 7AZ records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 public order.
The median sale price around WD18 7AZ in Holywell is £330,000 (about £469 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WD18 7AZ, including Ascot Road Primary School (Good), Watford Grammar School for Boys (Outstanding) and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WD18 7AZ is Watford in TfL zone 7, about 579 m away, serving the Metropolitan line.
WD18 7AZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,506 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 7AZ is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Emil Anwar Rowe (Liberal Democrats).