Postcode report
Is WD18 8PX a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About WD18 8PX: area rating, property, schools and local change
WD18 8PX is a postcode in Holywell, Watford, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WD18 8PX, then scores the surrounding small area 80/100 - top 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WD18 8PX are health and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WD18 8PX is based on Three Rivers 006 Census 2021. It covers 9,716 residents, 2,467 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near WD18 8PX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WD18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £380k from 7 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WD18 8PX can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WD18 8PX by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WD18 8PX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WD18 8PX
Is WD18 8PX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 80/100 (top 3% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WD18 8PX?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WD18 8PX?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WD18 8PX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WD18 8PX?
LocaleIQ matched WD18 8PX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WD18 8PX?
The latest median sold price is £380k based on 7 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WD18 8PX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.