Is WD18 7NB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

746 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WD18 7NB. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
228
Anti-social behaviour
168
Shoplifting
87
Public order
58
Other theft
49
Criminal damage & arson
43
Vehicle crime
20
Drugs
18

House prices

£396,385

Average price in Watford (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 2.8% year on year.

Terraced
£420,190
Semi-detached
£522,476
Detached
£909,396
Flat / maisonette
£259,508

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for WD18 7NB specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near WD18 7NB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WD18 7NB on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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