Central Watford

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.