The postcode WD18 7RD is located in Watford, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. WD18 7RD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD18 7RD is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.3 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 7RD as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to WD18 7RD is Southsea Avenue which is centered 40 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Harwoods Road and is 113 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 723 m away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Watford High Street Rail Station, 1.18 km away.
The closest primary school to WD18 7RD (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 China Garden and is 99 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on September 25, 2019.
Policing for WD18 7RD 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 7RD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD18 7RD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD18 7RD
| 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 7RD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chater Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 0 m |
| Chater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 394 m |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (October 14, 2021) | 417 m |
| West Herts College | College | 16-99 | Good (December 10, 2021) | 719 m |
| Laurance Haines School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 760 m |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 899 m | |
| Lanchester Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 947 m |
| Westfield Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 951 m |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.01 km |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 1.04 km |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 1.11 km |
| Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (November 24, 2017) | 1.18 km |
| Central Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.19 km |
| Ascot Road Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.19 km |
| Holywell Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| Croxley Danes School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 1.69 km |
| Cassiobury Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (May 13, 2008) | 1.73 km |
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (January 15, 2010) | 1.85 km |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 28, 2011) | 1.86 km |
| Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (March 23, 2011) | 1.9 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD18 7RD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCL @ Chater Infant School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 0 m | |
| Abdullah Halal Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 6, 2021 | 99 m | |
| Bar Celos Cafe Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 2, 2021 | 99 m | |
| Brazuca Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 4, 2021 | 99 m | |
| China Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 25, 2019 | 99 m | |
| DKSR | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 11, 2019 | 99 m | |
| Gill's Superstore | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement February 3, 2022 | 99 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2020 | 99 m | |
| Watford Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2015 | 99 m | |
| Medina Food Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 15, 2019 | 110 m | |
| Abacos Bar 2 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 11, 2021 | 139 m | |
| Kams Chickens And Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 2, 2022 | 171 m | |
| St. Anthonys Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2020 | 183 m | |
| St. Michael & All Angels Church | Awaiting Inspection | 183 m | |
| Mint | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2019 | 195 m | |
| Urmi News | Exempt February 13, 2020 | 209 m | |
| Zeb Super Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 8, 2019 | 209 m | |
| Amberside Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 2, 2020 | 239 m | |
| The Park Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2019 | 239 m | |
| Rickmansworth Road Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2018 | 250 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD18 7RD - Data from Apr 2022
| Harwoods Road | 113 m | |
| Harwoods Road | 162 m | |
| Durban Road | 164 m | |
| Durban Road | 259 m | |
| Shepherds Road | 267 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 723 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 730 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 795 m | |
| Watford High Street Rail Station | 1.18 km | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 1.38 km | |
| Watford Junction Rail Station | 1.38 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 25.25 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 53.22 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD18 7RD - Data from Dec 2021
| Watford Pond | 780 m | |
| Carpdell Lake | 1.17 km | |
| Tommy Deacon's Hill | 1.42 km | |
| The Dell | Valley | 1.72 km |
| Icedale Wood | 2.07 km | |
| Hampermill Lake | 2.1 km | |
| Jacotts Hill | 2.21 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 2.26 km | |
| Rough Wood | 2.28 km | |
| Hampermill Wood | 2.39 km | |
| Big Wood | 2.45 km | |
| Charlotte's Vale | Valley | 2.46 km |
| Round Hill | 2.54 km | |
| Sherwoods Wood | 2.6 km | |
| Long Valley Wood | 2.67 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.65376500 |
| Longitude | -0.40864300 |
| OS Easting | 510185 |
| OS Northing | 0196196 |
| 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 | E33027613 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Watford 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Watford 010B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |