Addiscombe Road is in Watford and in Watford district. WD18 0NB is located in the Vicarage electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Watford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Addiscombe Road, Watford, WD18 0NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD18 0ND, WD18 7LT, WD18 0QP, WD18 7LU, WD18 0RQ, WD18 0RG, WD1 7LU, WD18 7LY, WD18 0QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD18 0NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 50.9% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 53.9% | 49.1% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46% | 41.6% | -4.4% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 45.8% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 46.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 38.6% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 23.7% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 9.9% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 9.9% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 9.9% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 39.7% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 12.9% | 4.5% | -8.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 34.7% | 33.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 31.1% |
| Other Asian | 11.1% | 7.8% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 35% | 34.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -46.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, just 43.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.6% | 43.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -39.3% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 17.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 6.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.3% | 28.2% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 22.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.8% | 43.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 32.9% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 23.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.9% | 9.4% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 7.2% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 6.8% | -14.3% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 7.2% | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.1% | 37.2% | -26.1% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 38.8% | 6.5% | 32.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Addiscombe Road was 89.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% higher than the Oxhey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Addiscombe Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Oxhey and the 108th highest crime rate of 275 local areas in Watford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Addiscombe Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2016-01-05 | £450,243 |
| 29 Addiscombe Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2013-10-07 | £602,642 |
| 52 Addiscombe Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2011-12-05 | £459,089 |
| 23 Addiscombe Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2006-09-27 | £485,021 |
| 25 Addiscombe Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2004-10-22 | £452,123 |
WD18 0NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 145 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Other | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Early Years Centre Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 4out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 4,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chater Junior School Addiscombe Road , WD18 0WN | 4out of 4 | 187 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chater Infant School Southsea Avenue , WD18 7RD | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School 32 Clarendon Road , WD17 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanchester Primary School Hempstead Road , WD17 3HD | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Primary School Derby Road , WD17 2LX | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxley Danes School Baldwins Lane , Croxley Green WD3 3LR | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Herts College Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ | - not rated | 707 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chessbrook Education Support Centre Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Purcell School Aldenham Road , Bushey WD23 2TS | - not rated | 2,874 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 2,901 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' School Sandy Lodge , HA6 2HT | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haven Day Centre | 4 Whippendell Road, Watford | 104 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 81 Whippendell Road, Watford | 107 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | 36 Market Street, Watford | 244 yd | |
| Forest House | W H Sports Club Limited, 8 Park Avenue | 268 yd | |
| Tarboush | 57 Market Street, Watford | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oddfellows | 14 Fearnley Street, Watford | 232 yd | |
| Market Tavern | 28 Market Street, Watford | 244 yd | |
| West Herts Sports Club | W H Sports Club Limited, 8 Park Avenue | 268 yd | |
| Two Trees Micro | 18 Vicarage Road, Watford | 390 yd | |
| Diamonds And Strings | 9 Market Street, Watford | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiceland Kebabish | 114 Whippendell Road, Watford | 273 yd | |
| Grilled Cottage | 85 Vicarage Road, Watford | 342 yd | |
| Hin Garden | 87 Vicarage Road, Watford | 342 yd | |
| Happy Flavours Caribbean Takeaway | 83 Vicarage Road, Watford | 354 yd | |
| HK Roast Ltd (incorp. Mr Sushi & Panda Oriental) | 97 Vicarage Road, Watford | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expo Cash And Carry | 35 Market Street, Watford | 329 yd | |
| Tesco | 170 Whippendell Road, Watford | 398 yd | |
| Nisa Express | 54A High Street, Watford | 449 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers | 91 - 95 High Street, Watford | 498 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Albert Road South | 543 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Herts Sports Club PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 330 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Watford) THE PARADE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Watford Fc (Vicarage Road Stadium) VICARAGE ROAD STADIUM VICARAGE ROAD STADIUM VICARAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Nrg (Watford) 19-21 19-21 CLARENDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Ymca Community Gym (Watford) CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER HOUSE CHARTER PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 570 yd |
| Watford Grammar School For Girls LADYS CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 626 yd |
| Watford Leisure Centre - Central HEMPSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| Watford Central Baths (Closed) Hempstead Road | swimming pool | 702 yd |
| West Herts College Hempstead Road | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Femme Fitness (Ladies Only) (Closed) Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.