Postcode WD18 7LY 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 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 nearest station is Watford High Street, about 0.6 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 76.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.5% 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 177 ft away from WD18 7LY.
West Watford near WD18 7LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Watford High Street located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| 0.6 mi | 7 | Watford | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Watford |
| 0.7 mi | Watford Junction | London Midland, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Watford Junction |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £479 per square foot) in Vicarage area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £440,000 | £470 |
| Terraced | 43 | £410,000 | £481 |
| Flats | 8 | £239,250 | £439 |
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 | £230,000 | £440,000 | £405,000 |
| 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 | £455 | £532 | £487 |
| 2026 | £538 | £570 | £484 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD18 7LY.
In the WD18 7LY 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 7LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 170 Whippendell Road, Watford, WD18 7NB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 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 | Sainsbury's | Albert Road South, Watford, WD17 1PE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 125 The Parade, Watford, WD17 1NA | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
Elected local representatives for WD18 7LY, 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 7LY 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 public order.
The median sale price around WD18 7LY in West Watford is £395,000 (about £479 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to WD18 7LY, including Chater Junior School (Outstanding), Chater Infant School (Good) and West Herts College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD18 7LY is Watford High Street in TfL zone 8, about 904 m away, serving the Overground line.
WD18 7LY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,282 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 7LY is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sandra Mano (Liberal Democrats).
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.