Postcode WD18 7DR is located in a major urban area, within the Vicarage ward of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the West Watford area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Watford is £54,100 per year. The nearest station is Watford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Harwoods Recreation Ground.
West Watford has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,316 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
West Watford has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in West Watford is £54,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WD18 7DR.
West Watford near WD18 7DR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 7 | Watford | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Watford |
| 0.7 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| 0.8 mi | Watford Junction | London Midland, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Watford Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Harwoods Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Harwoods Recreation Ground |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 in Vicarage area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,000 up to £635,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 7 | £201,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £500,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £409,250 |
10 year median price trend in Vicarage
In the WD18 7DR postcode area, located within West Watford, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD18 7DR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 170 Whippendell Road, Watford, WD18 7NB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Stop "n" Shop | 100 Queens Avenue, Watford, WD18 7NS | Walking directions to Stop "n" Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Market Street, Watford, WD18 0PR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Vimco's Superstore | Whippendell Road, Watford, WD18 7SZ | Walking directions to Vimco's Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | AsiasMart | High Street, Watford, WD17 1LQ | Walking directions to AsiasMart |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.