Postcode WD18 7RU 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cassiobury Park.
West Watford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,558 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
West Watford has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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 319 ft away from WD18 7RU.
West Watford near WD18 7RU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 7 | Watford | Metropolitan | Walking directions to Watford |
| 0.8 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| 0.9 mi | Watford Junction | London Midland, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Watford Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cassiobury Park | Large | Walking directions to Cassiobury Park |
| 0.4 mi | Harwoods Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Harwoods Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Ring Around Park | Small | Walking directions to Ring Around Park |
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 7RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | 174, Harwoods Road, Watford, WD18 7RT | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 61, Mildred Avenue, Watford, WD18 7DU | Terraced | Freehold | £690,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 19, Mildred Avenue, Watford, WD18 7DU | Terraced | Freehold | £700,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 99, Mildred Avenue, Watford, WD18 7DU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £895,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 197, Harwoods Road, Watford, WD18 7RP | Terraced | Freehold | £490,000 |
In the WD18 7RU postcode area, located within West Watford, there are 11 primary and 4 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 | Secondary | Watford Grammar School for Boys | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Chater Junior School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD18 7RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 170 Whippendell Road, Watford, WD18 7NB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Stop "n" Shop | 100 Queens Avenue, Watford, WD18 7NS | Walking directions to Stop "n" Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Vimco's Superstore | Whippendell Road, Watford, WD18 7SZ | Walking directions to Vimco's Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Smit News | 68 Euston Avenue, Watford, WD18 7NL | Walking directions to Smit News |
| 0.4 mi | News Box | Cassiobury Park Avenue, Watford, WD18 7LE | Walking directions to News Box |
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 7RU, 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 7RU records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 7RU in Vicarage is £392,500 (about £476 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WD18 7RU, including Chater Infant School (Good), Watford Grammar School for Boys (Outstanding) and Chater Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WD18 7RU is Watford in TfL zone 7, about 625 m away, serving the Metropolitan line.
WD18 7RU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,558 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 7RU is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sandra Mano (Liberal Democrats).