Postcode WD18 7ER 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.4 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Harwoods Recreation Ground.
Holywell has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,861 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Holywell has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.8% 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 7ER.
Holywell near WD18 7ER 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 7 | Watford | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Watford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Harwoods Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Harwoods Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Ring Around Park | Small | Walking directions to Ring Around Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £347,225 in Holywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 45 | £282,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £500,500 |
| Terraced | 23 | £435,000 |
10 year median price trend in Holywell
In the WD18 7ER postcode area, located within Holywell, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD18 7ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Smit News | 68 Euston Avenue, Watford, WD18 7NL | Walking directions to Smit News |
| 0.2 mi | Micron's Mini Mart | Cassiobridge Road, Watford, WD18 7QJ | Walking directions to Micron's Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | J & M News | Cassiobridge Road, Watford, WD18 7QJ | Walking directions to J & M News |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | Printers Avenue, Watford, WD18 7QR | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Vimco's Superstore | Whippendell Road, Watford, WD18 7SZ | Walking directions to Vimco's Superstore |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.