Postcode WD18 7QS 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holywell is £56,534 per year. The nearest station is Watford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cassiobury Park.
Holywell has an average 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 72 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.5% 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 per household in Holywell is £56,534 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from WD18 7QS.
Holywell near WD18 7QS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 7 | Watford | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Watford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cassiobury Park | Large | Walking directions to Cassiobury Park |
| 0.2 mi | Ring Around Park | Small | Walking directions to Ring Around Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £454 per square foot) in Holywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £960,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £572,000 | £541 |
| Terraced | 12 | £462,500 | £508 |
| Flats | 47 | £270,000 | £444 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £291,000 | £470,000 | £404,998 |
| 2017 | £275,000 | £460,000 | £385,000 |
| 2018 | £248,000 | £435,000 | £383,000 |
| 2019 | £287,500 | £415,000 | £379,000 |
| 2020 | £282,500 | £447,500 | £382,500 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £475,000 | £408,500 |
| 2022 | £292,500 | £560,000 | £436,250 |
| 2023 | £315,000 | £540,000 | £433,000 |
| 2024 | £291,000 | £487,500 | £436,000 |
| 2025 | £297,500 | £535,000 | £470,000 |
| 2026 | £247,500 | — | £450,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £477 | £429 | £461 |
| 2017 | £476 | £442 | £408 |
| 2018 | £413 | £465 | £428 |
| 2019 | £492 | £476 | £451 |
| 2020 | £472 | £447 | £417 |
| 2021 | £463 | £486 | £441 |
| 2022 | £470 | £509 | £505 |
| 2023 | £482 | £568 | £470 |
| 2024 | £461 | £539 | £465 |
| 2025 | £457 | £560 | £485 |
| 2026 | £372 | — | £505 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD18 7QS.
In the WD18 7QS postcode area, located within Holywell, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD18 7QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Stop "n" Shop | 100 Queens Avenue, Watford, WD18 7NS | Walking directions to Stop "n" Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | Printers Avenue, Watford, WD18 7QR | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Vimco's Superstore | Whippendell Road, Watford, WD18 7SZ | Walking directions to Vimco's Superstore |
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 7QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Emil Anwar Rowe
Holywell - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Turmaine
Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD18 7QS records about 72 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 7QS in Holywell is £320,000 (about £454 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WD18 7QS, including Watford Grammar School for Boys (Outstanding), Chessbrook Education Support Centre (Outstanding) and Westfield Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD18 7QS is Watford in TfL zone 7, about 544 m away, serving the Metropolitan line.
WD18 7QS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,861 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 7QS is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Emil Anwar Rowe (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.