The postcode WD18 0DQ is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. WD18 0DQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD18 0DQ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WD18 0DQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to WD18 0DQ is Farraline Road which is centered 17 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Wiggenhall Road and is 135 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.42 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford High Street Rail Station, 508 m away.
The closest primary school to WD18 0DQ (for ages 11 and under) is Chater Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on June 21, 2013. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Watford Grammar School for Girls.
The local pub for residents of WD18 0DQ is Two Trees Micro and is 64 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 24, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Pizza Hot Express and is 64 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on July 2, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 103.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WD18 0DQ is covered by the Hertfordshire police force association and Hertfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WD18 0DQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD18 0DQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD18 0DQ
| Introduction | October 2000 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WD18 0DQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 189 m | |
| Chater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 362 m |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 397 m |
| Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (November 24, 2017) | 472 m |
| Central Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 663 m |
| Chater Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 711 m |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 795 m |
| Laurance Haines School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 797 m |
| West Herts College | College | 16-99 | Good (December 10, 2021) | 1.05 km |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 14, 2021) | 1.13 km |
| Lanchester Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 1.34 km |
| Bromet Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 1.35 km |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 1.4 km |
| Westfield Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 1.44 km |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 1.54 km |
| Holywell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.59 km |
| Longwood School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 1.68 km |
| Bushey Manor Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.69 km |
| Ascot Road Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.74 km |
| The Watford UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.82 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD18 0DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akshar News | Exempt March 9, 2018 | 42 m | |
| Domenic's Snack Bar And Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 24, 2019 | 64 m | |
| Maya Bistro & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 22, 2022 | 64 m | |
| Pizza Hot Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 2, 2019 | 64 m | |
| Two Trees Micro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 64 m | |
| Valea Prahove | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement September 29, 2021 | 64 m | |
| Gabriels Bar & Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 5, 2019 | 102 m | |
| Gabriels By Vitor Galiano | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2020 | 102 m | |
| Grilled Cottage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 19, 2022 | 102 m | |
| Hin Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 25, 2018 | 102 m | |
| HM's Fishmongers Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 10, 2021 | 102 m | |
| Rio Grande Meat Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 6, 2020 | 102 m | |
| Cakes Art | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2018 | 120 m | |
| Charlie's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 120 m | |
| D\& S Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 28, 2018 | 120 m | |
| Frydays | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 23, 2020 | 120 m | |
| Kasturi Indian Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 13, 2019 | 120 m | |
| McMechi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2019 | 120 m | |
| VICARAGE MC CHICKEN | Awaiting Inspection | 120 m | |
| HK Roast Ltd (incorp. Mr Sushi & Panda Oriental) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2022 | 122 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD18 0DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Wiggenhall Road | 135 m | |
| The Hornets | 147 m | |
| St Mary's Road | 289 m | |
| King Street | 326 m | |
| Marlborough Road | 385 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.42 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.43 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 1.5 km | |
| Watford High Street Rail Station | 508 m | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 1.14 km | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 1.15 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 25.42 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 52.75 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD18 0DQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Watford Pond | 818 m | |
| Tommy Deacon's Hill | 865 m | |
| The Dell | Valley | 1.03 km |
| Icedale Wood | 1.48 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 1.76 km | |
| Round Hill | 1.83 km | |
| Carpdell Lake | 1.87 km | |
| Lower Haydon Hill | 2.03 km | |
| Sherwoods Wood | 2.04 km | |
| Haydon Hill Pond | 2.11 km | |
| Home Spring | 2.19 km | |
| Big Wood | 2.28 km | |
| Hampermill Lake | 2.29 km | |
| Bushey Pond | 2.3 km | |
| Margeholes Wood | 2.34 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WD18 0DQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 93.2 Mbps | 103.2 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 16.2 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 103.3 | 16.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for WD18 0DQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.65178900 |
| Longitude | -0.39886800 |
| OS Easting | 510866 |
| OS Northing | 0195991 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Watford |
| County Electorial Division | West Watford ED |
| Electoral Ward | Vicarage |
| Local Authority District | Watford |
| Region / Government Office Region | East of England |
| European Electoral Region | Eastern |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Hertfordshire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Hertfordshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000103 |
| Travel To Work Area | Luton |
| NHS England Region | East of England |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Hertfordshire |
| Cancer Alliance | East of England - South |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
East of England |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Hertfordshire and West Essex |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Herts Valleys CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Watford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33027614 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Watford 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Watford 010D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |