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About

Central ward is a densely populated residential area located directly north of Watford's town centre. It is primarily characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern apartment developments near the main transport links. The ward includes the neighbourhoods of Holywell and parts of Oxhey, providing homes for a significant portion of the town's population.

The area is well-connected by the Watford Junction railway station and major bus routes along St Albans Road. Cassiobury Park, one of the largest public parks in Hertfordshire with its historic avenues and the Grand Union Canal, forms a large green boundary to the west. Local commerce is focused along the main arterial roads, serving the everyday needs of the community.

Area overview

On average Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 247 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central is £54,093 per year. There are 6 schools in Central: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central is home to around 10,472 people, with a population density of about 6,363.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
247
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Population
10,472
Population density
6,363.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
105.23(+238%)
Anti-social behaviour
76.49(+562%)
Shoplifting
50.71(+613%)
Other theft
26.74(+381%)
Public order
24.35(+368%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,608
34.45%
Other White
2,403
22.94%
Indian
974
9.3%
Pakistani
670
6.4%
Other Asian
620
5.92%
Total population: 10,474

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,063
47.29%
No qualifications
1,312
15.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,068
12.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
862
10.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
661
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 8,592

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,507
52.8%
Owns with a mortgage
851
17.92%
Owns outright
684
14.41%
Other social rented
441
9.29%
Other forms of private rent
101
2.13%
Total households: 4,748

Property prices in Central

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £323,000 in Central 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats61£255,000
Semi-Detached4£438,000
Terraced32£399,250

10 years median price trend in Central

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

All postcodes in Central

WD172TB

Central

WD172DJ

High Street

WD172LD

Queens Road

WD180JR

Halsey Road

WD180QU

Exchange Road

WD172TE

Central

WD171AW

The Parade

WD171DS

Clarendon Road

WD171HE

Clarendon Road

WD171LB

Clarendon Road

WD172HS

High Street

WD172HZ

Lower High Street

WD172LZ

Derby Road

WD180BP

King Street

WD180DE

Vicarage Road

WD180JJ

Exchange Road

WD172TH

Central

WD180AE

Lady's Close

WD171BD

The Parade

WD172ER

High Street

WD172LH

Queens Road

WD180GE

Hamilton Street

WD180UB

Kings Close

WD171PT

St Johns Road

WD171RN

St Albans Road

WD180AF

Wilmington Close

WD180JQ

Rickmansworth Road

WD171JZ

Clarendon Road

WD171LQ

The Parade

WD171RP

St Albans Road

WD172BS

High Street

WD180EG

Church Street

WD180PY

Market Street

WD180QA

Percy Road

WD180QY

Marlborough Road

WD172NW

High Street

WD172QP

Queens Road

WD180PA

Market Street

WD172AF

Wellstones

WD172AQ

Gartlet Road

WD172HN

Lower High Street

WD172RG

Shaftesbury Road

WD180DB

Ladys Close

WD180GF

Hamilton Street

WD171BQ

St Albans Road

WD172AH

Pump House Crescent

WD172QZ

Gladstone Road

WD180AH

Granville Road

WD180BA

Lammas Road

WD171QD

Franklin Road

WD172RH

Ottoman Terrace

WD171LJ

The Parade

WD172JR

Lower High Street

WD180BX

George Street

WD171JJ

Clarendon Road

WD171PE

Albert Road South

WD171PY

St Johns Road

WD172PY

Estcourt Road

WD172RD

Queens Place

WD180AQ

The Crescent

WD180AU

Tucker Street

WD180AY

Roberts Road

WD180BQ

Muriel Avenue

WD180AT

Elfrida Road

WD180BJ

King Street

WD171DU

Clarendon Road

WD171ND

Central

WD172NB

Lower Derby Road

WD171PA

Woodford Road

WD172DH

High Street

WD172EG

High Street

WD172QY

Gladstone Road

WD180GU

Granville Road

WD180RR

St Mary's Road

WD171HP

Clarendon Road

WD171JY

Clarendon Road

WD180JZ

Crakers Mead

WD172QD

Cross Street

WD172RQ

Shaftesbury Road

WD180AD

The Crescent

WD180EE

St Marys Road

WD180EF

St Marys Road

WD172UE

Central

WD171DE

Clarendon Road

WD172DB

Lower High Street

WD172QT

Grosvenor Road

WD180BT

Farthing Close

WD180GP

King Street

WD180WQ

St Marys Road

WD172EL

Lower High Street

WD171BP

Clarendon Road

WD171QB

St Johns Road

WD172AA

Pumphouse Crescent

WD172DT

High Street

WD172QB

Sotheron Road

WD172TF

Central

WD180GB

Exchange Road

WD171PD

Woodford Road

WD172JP

Local Board Road

WD172QL

Queens Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.