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Central Watford

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About

Central Watford is the primary commercial and retail hub of the town. The area centres on the High Street and the adjoining intu Watford shopping centre, which contains numerous chain stores and a large market. Key transport links are concentrated here, including the main bus interchange and Watford Junction railway station, providing connections to London and other regional centres. Office buildings and civic services, including the town hall, are situated within this central zone.

The area is defined by its functional urban character rather than historic architecture, with post-war development being prominent. A notable local feature is the Watford Peace Memorial, a gardens and recreational space located just south of the main shopping district. Residential streets with Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing radiate outwards from this core, gradually transitioning into the surrounding suburban neighbourhoods of the borough.

Area overview

On average Central Watford has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 224 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 per household in Central Watford is £54,093 per year. There are 6 schools in Central Watford: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central Watford is home to around 11,413 people, with a population density of about 5,938.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
224
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Watford Population
11,413
Population density
5,938.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
95.68(+203%)
Anti-social behaviour
68.96(+496%)
Shoplifting
44.42(+549%)
Other theft
24.01(+339%)
Public order
20.85(+307%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,033
35.35%
Other White
2,514
22.04%
Indian
1,007
8.83%
Pakistani
826
7.24%
Other Asian
646
5.66%
Total population: 11,408

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,296
45.96%
No qualifications
1,470
15.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,181
12.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
970
10.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
749
8.01%
Total 16+ residents: 9,347

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,558
49.68%
Owns with a mortgage
920
17.87%
Owns outright
707
13.73%
Other social rented
647
12.57%
Social rents from council
114
2.21%
Total households: 5,149

Property prices in Central Watford

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Central Watford area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Watford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Watford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced28£396,400
Semi-Detached6£525,000
Flats61£240,000

10 years median price trend in Central Watford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Watford.

All postcodes in Central Watford

WD244GU

Raphael Drive

WD172TB

Central

WD180FQ

Wilmington Close

WD172EL

Lower High Street

WD180GB

Exchange Road

WD180QB

Marlborough Road

WD172NB

Lower Derby Road

WD171AD

Central

WD180JR

Halsey Road

WD180AT

Elfrida Road

WD180AH

Granville Road

WD171BJ

Beechen Grove

WD171QS

Westland Road

WD171AA

The Parade

WD172PJ

Loates Lane

WD180SQ

George Street

WD244GW

Trinity Hall Close

WD180BP

King Street

WD171JY

Clarendon Road

WD172TJ

High Street

WD171QU

Wellington Road

WD171PT

St Johns Road

WD171AU

The Parade

WD172RH

Ottoman Terrace

WD171BA

The Parade

WD172DN

Central

WD180GA

Exchange Road

WD180LD

Grays Mews

WD171LS

St John's Road

WD171JJ

Clarendon Road

WD172TE

Central

WD180JF

Upton Road

WD171LN

The Parade

WD172JJ

Lower High Street

WD172PS

Estcourt Road

WD171BQ

St Albans Road

WD171PA

Woodford Road

WD180BG

St Marys View

WD180BT

Farthing Close

WD171BN

St Albans Road

WD171QX

Westland Road

WD172QH

Queens Road

WD180JG

Exchange Road

WD172BJ

High Street

WD244GS

Mandela Place

WD171PW

St John's Road

WD171QW

Monmouth Road

WD172SF

Century Park

WD172AX

Wellstones

WD172EN

High Street

WD180JW

The Beeches

WD171UE

Bridle Path

WD172AW

Frogmore Avenue

WD180GR

St Marys View

WD172FG

Lower High Street

WD180BS

George Street

WD171AZ

Central

WD172ER

High Street

WD171JZ

Clarendon Road

WD171NB

Central

WD171JW

Clarendon Road

WD180QD

Marlborough Road

WD172HN

Lower High Street

WD180BN

King Street

WD172AT

Lord Street

WD180QR

Cassio Road

WD172LW

Derby Road

WD180UB

Kings Close

WD171ET

Station Road

WD172HU

Lower High Street

WD180BU

Exchange Road

WD244GX

Raphael Drive

WD171PZ

St John's Road

WD244QX

Orphanage Road

WD171EG

Station Road

WD172DQ

High Street

WD180WF

Neal Street

WD244QZ

Orphanage Road

WD171QF

Albert Road North

WD172PE

Loates Lane

WD244GL

St Pauls Way

WD171QB

St Johns Road

WD172PZ

Estcourt Road

WD180AU

Tucker Street

WD172BW

High Street

WD180JZ

Crakers Mead

WD244GN

Trinity Hall Close

WD172QT

Grosvenor Road

WD172TL

Central

WD172LA

Queens Road

WD172NU

Lower High Street

WD171DG

Verulam Passage

WD171AW

The Parade

WD180PL

Exchange Road

WD180QF

Cassio Road

WD180AE

Lady's Close

WD244GR

Brocklesbury Close

WD171EE

Central

WD180BH

Watford Field Road

WD172LQ

Lord Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.