The postcode WD18 7DX is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. WD18 7DX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD18 7DX is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.7 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 7DX as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to WD18 7DX is Kensington Avenue which is centered 97 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Shepherds Road and is 138 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 511 m away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford High Street Rail Station, 1.45 km away.
The closest primary school to WD18 7DX (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 Boys. The last OFSTED inspection on October 14, 2021 rated this school as Outstanding
The nearest takeaway food is available from Yummy Yummy and is 280 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Improvement on November 19, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 152.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 97.3% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 97.3% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WD18 7DX 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 7DX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD18 7DX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD18 7DX
| 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 7DX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 14, 2021) | 172 m |
| Chater Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 268 m |
| Chater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 661 m |
| Westfield Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 798 m |
| West Herts College | College | 16-99 | Good (December 10, 2021) | 804 m |
| Laurance Haines School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 854 m |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 867 m |
| Lanchester Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 968 m |
| Ascot Road Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 984 m |
| Holywell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.15 km |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 1.16 km | |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.23 km |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 1.37 km |
| Croxley Danes School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 1.42 km |
| Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (November 24, 2017) | 1.43 km |
| Central Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| Cassiobury Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (May 13, 2008) | 1.58 km |
| Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (March 23, 2011) | 1.75 km |
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (January 15, 2010) | 1.82 km |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 28, 2011) | 1.85 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD18 7DX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caretech Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Pabulum @ Watford Grammar School For Boys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2020 | 172 m | |
| King Of Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2020 | 268 m | |
| Stop And Shop | Exempt February 16, 2018 | 268 m | |
| HCL @ Chater Infant School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 268 m | |
| Yummy Yummy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 19, 2019 | 280 m | |
| Rickmansworth Road Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2018 | 304 m | |
| Trinity Methodist Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 335 m | |
| St. Anthonys Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2020 | 343 m | |
| St. Michael & All Angels Church | Awaiting Inspection | 343 m | |
| Med Cakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 24, 2019 | 347 m | |
| Pizza And Kebab Corner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 8, 2019 | 347 m | |
| Woodburner Curry And Pizza Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 4, 2020 | 347 m | |
| Abdullah Halal Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 6, 2021 | 352 m | |
| Bar Celos Cafe Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 2, 2021 | 352 m | |
| Brazuca Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 4, 2021 | 352 m | |
| China Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 25, 2019 | 352 m | |
| DKSR | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 11, 2019 | 352 m | |
| Gill's Superstore | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 3, 2022 | 352 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 352 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD18 7DX - Data from Apr 2022
| Shepherds Road | 138 m | |
| Metropolitan Station Approach | 173 m | |
| Shepherds Road | 244 m | |
| Metropolitan Station Approach | 286 m | |
| Queens Avenue | 335 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 511 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 513 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 564 m | |
| Watford High Street Rail Station | 1.45 km | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 1.53 km | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 1.53 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 25.26 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 53.44 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD18 7DX - Data from Dec 2021
| Carpdell Lake | 902 m | |
| Watford Pond | 965 m | |
| Tommy Deacon's Hill | 1.63 km | |
| The Dell | Valley | 1.97 km |
| Jacotts Hill | 1.99 km | |
| Hampermill Lake | 2.03 km | |
| Rough Wood | 2.16 km | |
| Charlotte's Vale | Valley | 2.31 km |
| Icedale Wood | 2.33 km | |
| Hampermill Wood | 2.39 km | |
| Long Valley Wood | 2.44 km | |
| Dell Wood | 2.46 km | |
| Big Wood | 2.5 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 2.51 km | |
| Long Newland's Spring | 2.57 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WD18 7DX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 152.3 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10.8 Mbps | 16.7 Mbps | 39 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% | 13 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 97.3% | 95.5 | 12.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 97.3% | 97.3% | 386.9 | 36.4 |
Energy usage data for WD18 7DX - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.65397000 |
| Longitude | -0.41249600 |
| OS Easting | 509918 |
| OS Northing | 0196213 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Watford |
| County Electorial Division | Nascot Park ED |
| Electoral Ward | Park |
| 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: Asian traits Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Watford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33027605 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Watford 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Watford 008C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |