Postcode WD18 7HP 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Watford is £58,526 per year. The nearest station is Watford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
West Watford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,282 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
West Watford has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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 per household in West Watford is £58,526 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 84 ft away from WD18 7HP.
West Watford near WD18 7HP 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| 0.7 mi | Watford Junction | London Midland, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Watford Junction |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Vicarage area, with individual transactions ranging from £189,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 6 | £215,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £480,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £405,000 |
10 year median price trend in Vicarage
In the WD18 7HP postcode area, located within West Watford, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD18 7HP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 170 Whippendell Road, Watford, WD18 7NB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Market Street, Watford, WD18 0PR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | AsiasMart | High Street, Watford, WD17 1LQ | Walking directions to AsiasMart |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 125 The Parade, Watford, WD17 1NA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1PE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Watford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.