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Central Watford

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About

Central Watford is the main commercial and retail hub of the town, located in Hertfordshire. The area is home to the intu Watford shopping centre, which features a mix of high-street brands, restaurants, and a cinema. The High Street and nearby streets offer a range of shops, cafes, and services, catering to daily needs. Watford Junction station provides rail links to London and other parts of the UK, making it a transport focal point.

The area includes landmarks like Watford Town Hall and Watford Museum, reflecting its local history. Cassiobury Park, one of the largest green spaces in Watford, is nearby, offering walking trails and recreational facilities. Central Watford has a mix of residential and commercial properties, with a busy atmosphere during peak hours. The area serves as a key destination for shopping, leisure, and commuting in the town.

Area overview

On average Central Watford has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 288 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Central Watford is £50,200 per year. There are 6 schools in Central Watford: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
288
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Central Watford

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £310,250 in Central Watford area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £785,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£494,000
Flats54£245,000
Semi-Detached6£434,000
Terraced29£400,000

10 years price trend in Central Watford

All postcodes in Central Watford

WD180WJ

Central Watford

WD172LD

Queens Road

WD171BH

Woodford Road

WD171JW

Clarendon Road

WD171PW

St John's Road

WD172DJ

Beechen Grove

WD172DN

Central Watford

WD172JH

Bridge Place

WD172TB

Central Watford

WD180JR

Halsey Road

WD180QU

Exchange Road

WD244QX

Central Watford

WD244GR

Brocklesbury Close

WD171AW

Halsey Road

WD171DS

Clarendon Road

WD171HE

Clarendon Road

WD171LB

Clarendon Road

WD172HS

High Street

WD172HZ

Lower High Street

WD172LZ

Derby Road

WD172TE

Central Watford

WD172TH

Central Watford

WD180AE

Lady's Close

WD180BP

King Street

WD180DE

Lady's Close

WD180JJ

Exchange Road

WD171BD

Leavesden Road

WD171PT

St John's Road

WD171RN

Leavesden Road

WD172ER

High Street

WD172LH

Queens Road

WD180AF

Wilmington Close

WD180GE

Hamilton Street

WD180JQ

Cassiobury Park Avenue

WD180UB

Kings Close

WD171JZ

Clarendon Road

WD171LQ

High Street

WD171RP

Leavesden Road

WD172BS

High Street

WD172NW

High Street

WD172QP

Queens Road

WD180EG

Church Street

WD180PA

Market Street

WD180PY

Market Street

WD180QA

Percy Road

WD180QY

Marlborough Road

WD244LH

Link Road

WD171QD

Franklin Road

WD172AF

Wellstones

WD172AQ

Gartlet Road

WD172HN

Lower High Street

WD172RG

Shaftesbury Road

WD172RH

Ottoman Terrace

WD180DB

Lady's Close

WD180GF

Hamilton Street

WD172JR

High Street

WD171BQ

Leavesden Road

WD171LJ

Gaumont Approach

WD172AH

Pump House Crescent

WD172QZ

Derby Road

WD180AH

Cambridge Road

WD180BA

Cannon Road

WD180BX

George Street

WD244GN

Brocklesbury Close

WD171JJ

Clarendon Road

WD171PE

Albert Road South

WD171PY

St John's Road

WD172PY

Estcourt Road

WD172RD

Gladstone Road

WD180AQ

The Crescent

WD180AU

Roberts Road

WD180AY

Roberts Road

WD180BQ

Muriel Avenue

WD171DU

Central Watford

WD171ND

Central Watford

WD172NB

Lower Derby Road

WD180BJ

King Street

WD180AT

Elfrida Road

WD244BD

Raphael Drive

WD171HP

Clarendon Road

WD171JY

Clarendon Road

WD171PA

Orphanage Road

WD172DH

High Street

WD172EG

High Street

WD172QY

Gladstone Road

WD180GU

Granville Road

WD180JZ

Rosslyn Road

WD180RR

St Mary's Road

WD244UW

Octavia Court

WD171DE

Clarendon Road

WD172QD

Cross Street

WD172DB

High Street

WD172RQ

Shaftesbury Road

WD172QT

Grosvenor Road

WD172UE

Central Watford

WD180AD

Lady's Close

WD180BT

Farthing Close

WD180EE

St Mary's Road

WD180EF

St Mary's Road

WD180GP

King Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.