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WD18

WATFORD

Greater London, London, England

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WD18 encompasses WATFORD and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £454,940
1yr change ▼ 17.2%
Crime 16% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£454,940

▼ 17.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

59% above national avg

Crime Rate

94.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

16% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

364 Mbps

Property Prices in WD18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WD18 is £454,940, which is 65% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in WD18 cost 58.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WD18 have fallen 17.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £755,472 24
Semi-detached £600,723 81
Terraced £430,585 405
Flat £312,685 622
All types £454,940 1183

5-Year Price History

£370K £418K £465K £513K £560K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WD18

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 94.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WD18 has a crime rate 16% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
34.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
19.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
16.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WD18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WD18 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Chater Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Chater Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Field Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Primary Not inspected mi
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Primary Good mi

2

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

95,807

Population

62

Median Age

36%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
36.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WD18 are 364.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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364.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WD18 is collected by Three Rivers. The Band D rate is £2,099/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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WD18 — WATFORD

Area Summary

WD18 (WATFORD) offers above-average property prices (£454,940, 59% above national average), higher-than-average crime (16% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (364 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about WD18 WATFORD

What is the average house price in WD18 WATFORD?
The average house price in WD18 (WATFORD) is £454,940, based on 1183 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 59% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 17.2% over the past year.
Is WD18 WATFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in WD18 is close to the national average at 94.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (34.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (19.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of WD18 WATFORD?
The population of WD18 (WATFORD) is approximately 95,807 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 36% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in WD18?
The average broadband download speed in WD18 is 364 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in WD18 WATFORD?
There are 12 schools in or near WD18. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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