Postcode WD18 7HR is located in a major urban area, within the Vicarage area 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 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Watford is £58,526 per year. The median sale price in Vicarage is £392,500 (around £476 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £363,750 and £446,250. The nearest station is Watford, 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 10,090 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
West Watford has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.3 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from WD18 7HR.
West Watford near WD18 7HR 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 |
| 0.7 mi | Watford Junction | London Midland, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Watford Junction |
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 (about £476 per square foot) in Vicarage area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £925,000 | £461 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £440,000 | £470 |
| Terraced | 39 | £395,000 | £481 |
| Flats | 8 | £245,250 | £410 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £298,250 | — | £350,000 |
| 2017 | £237,500 | £370,000 | £350,000 |
| 2018 | £251,000 | £408,500 | £345,400 |
| 2019 | £275,625 | £419,000 | £345,000 |
| 2020 | £225,000 | £401,500 | £357,500 |
| 2021 | £270,000 | £367,500 | £360,000 |
| 2022 | £286,000 | £515,000 | £422,600 |
| 2023 | £225,000 | £445,000 | £467,500 |
| 2024 | £325,500 | £486,500 | £442,450 |
| 2025 | £232,000 | £440,000 | £407,125 |
| 2026 | £185,000 | £432,500 | £395,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £486 | — | £416 |
| 2017 | £417 | £423 | £416 |
| 2018 | £412 | £436 | £412 |
| 2019 | £419 | £389 | £415 |
| 2020 | £478 | £394 | £433 |
| 2021 | £465 | £525 | £451 |
| 2022 | £460 | £389 | £465 |
| 2023 | £436 | £430 | £473 |
| 2024 | £488 | £452 | £491 |
| 2025 | £439 | £532 | £487 |
| 2026 | £538 | £570 | £484 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD18 7HR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sept 2026 | 7, Park Avenue, Watford, WD18 7HR | Detached | Freehold | £975,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 20, Park Avenue, Watford, WD18 7HP | Detached | Freehold | £875,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | Flat 4, Denham Place, Park Avenue, Watford, WD18 7HA | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | Flat 1, Denham Place, Park Avenue, Watford, WD18 7HA | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 42A, Durban Road West, Watford, WD18 7DR | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 |
In the WD18 7HR postcode area, located within West Watford, there are 11 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Chater Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Jan 2019. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Chater Junior School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Watford Grammar School for Boys | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD18 7HR
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Stop "n" Shop | 100 Queens Avenue, Watford, WD18 7NS | Walking directions to Stop "n" Shop |
| 0.4 mi | AsiasMart | High Street, Watford, WD17 1LQ | Walking directions to AsiasMart |
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | 125-127 The Parade, Watford, WD17 1NA | Walking directions to ALDI |
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 7HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sandra Mano
Vicarage - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Turmaine
Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD18 7HR records about 76 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WD18 7HR in Vicarage is £392,500 (about £476 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WD18 7HR, including Chater Infant School (Good), Chater Junior School (Good) and Watford Grammar School for Boys (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WD18 7HR is Watford in TfL zone 7, about 771 m away, serving the Metropolitan line.
WD18 7HR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,090 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 7HR is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sandra Mano (Liberal Democrats).