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WD18 7GF

Observer Drive

Park

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Detailed insights for WD18 7GF

Overview

Postcode WD18 7GF is located in a major urban area, within the Park ward of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Cassiobury area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cassiobury is £89,537 per year. The nearest station is Watford, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cassiobury Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
27.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Cassiobury has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,005 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Cassiobury has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.8%

Approximately 27.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Cassiobury is £89,537 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from WD18 7GF.

Flood risk

No risk

Cassiobury near WD18 7GF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Watford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WD18 7GF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

7

Watford

Metropolitan

Walking directions to Watford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WD18 7GF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCassiobury ParkLargeWalking directions to Cassiobury Park
0.1 miRing Around ParkSmallWalking directions to Ring Around Park

Area Profile

Population
202
Population density
8,271.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.94(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.09(+22%)
Other theft
5.84(+7%)
Public order
4.81(-6%)
Vehicle crime
3.78(-14%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
69
34.33%
Indian
45
22.39%
African
20
9.95%
Pakistani
14
6.97%
Caribbean
14
6.97%
Total population: 201

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
59.21%
No qualifications
21
13.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
9.21%
Level 3 (A level)
14
9.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
7.24%
Total 16+ residents: 152

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
27
30%
Other social rented
23
25.56%
Owns with a mortgage
22
24.44%
Shared ownership
10
11.11%
Owns outright
6
6.67%
Total households: 90

Property prices in Park

Median price£660,000
Price per sq ft£474
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£346K – £930K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £660,000 (about £474 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£1,010,000£589
Semi-Detached18£822,500£564
Terraced8£489,250£463
Flats20£300,000£430

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£895,000£345,000£721,375£492,500
2017£946,250£325,000£699,250£426,500
2018£857,000£328,075£670,000£522,500
2019£885,000£297,500£626,000£492,500
2020£897,500£290,000£718,000£500,000
2021£969,500£290,000£778,750£548,600
2022£1,100,000£337,500£802,500£525,000
2023£960,000£255,000£782,500£470,000
2024£1,015,000£312,500£839,000£457,500
2025£1,050,000£310,000£837,500£502,500
2026£960,000£280,000£835,000£550,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£563£491£484£480
2017£535£447£498£420
2018£504£429£514£443
2019£526£438£541£471
2020£554£401£567£493
2021£580£415£500£471
2022£650£423£634£483
2023£594£438£571£499
2024£599£458£597£461
2025£644£426£568£502
2026£657£435£562£460
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD18 7GF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD18 7GF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2026Flat 3, Gloucester Court, Observer Drive, Watford, WD18 7GFFlatsLeasehold£237,000
03 Jul 2025Flat 1, Gloucester Court, Observer Drive, Watford, WD18 7GFFlatsLeasehold£220,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 6, Gloucester Court, Observer Drive, Watford, WD18 7GFFlatsLeasehold£230,000
11 Nov 2025Flat 8, Mayfair Court, Observer Drive, Watford, WD18 7GAFlatsLeasehold£290,000
15 May 2025Flat 23, Mayfair Court, Observer Drive, Watford, WD18 7GAFlatsLeasehold£305,000

Schools

In the WD18 7GF postcode area, located within Cassiobury, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD18 7GF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryWatford Grammar School for BoysAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryChater Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableChessbrook Education Support CentrePupil referral unit

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD18 7GF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD18 7GF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNews BoxCassiobury Park Avenue, Watford, WD18 7LEWalking directions to News Box
0.2 miMicron's Mini MartCassiobridge Road, Watford, WD18 7QJWalking directions to Micron's Mini Mart
0.2 miJ & M NewsCassiobridge Road, Watford, WD18 7QJWalking directions to J & M News
0.3 miBudgensPrinters Avenue, Watford, WD18 7QRWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miStop "n" Shop100 Queens Avenue, Watford, WD18 7NSWalking directions to Stop "n" Shop

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 7GF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter John Christopher Kloss

Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Matt Turmaine

Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWatfordE07000103
Parliamentary ConstituencyWatfordE14001568
WardParkE05011053
ParishWatford, unparished areaE43000082
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CassioburyE02004975
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Watford 008AE01023886
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2005-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WD18 7GF

Is WD18 7GF (Cassiobury) safe?

The area around WD18 7GF records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near WD18 7GF?

The median sale price around WD18 7GF in Cassiobury is £660,000 (about £474 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WD18 7GF?

There are 17 schools close to WD18 7GF, including Watford Grammar School for Boys (Outstanding), Chater Infant School (Good) and Chessbrook Education Support Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WD18 7GF?

The closest station to WD18 7GF is Watford in TfL zone 7, about 367 m away, serving the Metropolitan line.

How deprived is the area around WD18 7GF?

WD18 7GF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,005 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WD18 7GF (Cassiobury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD18 7GF is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter John Christopher Kloss (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.