Watford WD18 area guide
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Is Watford WD18 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD18), recorded crime is 38% above the national average, homes sell for around £557,128 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (4 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 38% above average
- B Schools80% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£557,128
Population
37,075
Recorded crime
314.3
Schools
12
Broadband
92%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Watford WD18
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD18 is rated high. Around 2.0% of properties (283 of 14,193) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 82 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in WD18, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (63 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WD18 (May 24–Apr 26, average 206/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 36
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 36%
- Households
- 14,021
Owned 49% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 34%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WD18.
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Watford WD18: frequently asked questions
Is Watford WD18 a good place to live?
In Watford (WD18), recorded crime is 38% above the national average, homes sell for around £557,128 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (4 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Watford WD18?
Recorded crime in Watford WD18 runs at 314.3 per 1,000 properties, 38% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Watford WD18 safe?
Crime in Watford WD18 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Watford WD18 runs at 314.3 per 1,000 properties, 38% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Watford WD18?
Homes in Watford WD18 sell for around £557,128 on average, based on 391 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Watford WD18 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Watford WD18 is rated high. Around 2.0% of properties (283 of 14,193) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 82 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Watford WD18?
There are 12 schools in Watford WD18 (8 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Watford WD18 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Watford WD18, 4 (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Watford WD18 a deprived area?
Watford WD18 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).