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England / East of England / Watford / Central

About

Central Ward is a residential area in Watford, located near the town center. It features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, modern apartments, and semi-detached homes. The ward is well-connected, with Watford Junction station providing easy access to London and other parts of Hertfordshire.

Local amenities include shops, cafes, and parks like Harebreaks Recreation Ground. The area is close to Watford General Hospital and several schools, making it practical for families. Central Ward balances urban convenience with quieter residential streets.

Area overview

On average Central has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 288 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 of residents in Central is £50,200 per year. There are 6 schools in Central: 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
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Central

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £315,250 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £785,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£494,000
Flats51£245,000
Semi-Detached6£434,000
Terraced28£399,250

10 years price trend in Central

All postcodes in Central

WD171AH

Bentine Lane

WD171AU

Central Watford

WD171QE

Albert Road North

WD171QU

Wellington Road

WD172DQ

High Street

WD172TD

Central Watford

WD180BU

Exchange Road

WD180EQ

Central Watford

WD172AP

Water Lane

WD172BE

High Street

WD172EN

High Street

WD172EX

New Road

WD172LX

Derby Road

WD172PD

Earl Street

WD180BE

Grays Mews

WD180JD

Exchange Road

WD180LG

Market Street

WD180PN

Market Street

WD172QE

Estcourt Road

WD171EG

Station Road

WD171TX

Clarendon Road

WD172EU

Central Watford

WD172HA

Queens Road

WD172QH

Queens Road

WD172TR

Central Watford

WD180BN

King Street

WD180PL

Exchange Road

WD180QX

Marlborough Road

WD180SQ

George Street

WD180WB

King Street

WD171DN

Central Watford

WD171LA

Clarendon Road

WD171PZ

St John's Road

WD172HY

High Street

WD180XZ

Smith Street

WD172NJ

Beechen Grove

WD172PQ

Queens Road

WD172SF

Dalton Way

WD172TJ

High Street

WD172WH

Central Watford

WD180FS

Lammas Road

WD180JY

Halsey Road

WD180LD

Grays Mews

WD180PJ

Exchange Road

WD180PR

Francis Road

WD180QD

Marlborough Road

WD180WA

Exchange Road

WD171DA

Clarendon Road

WD171DL

Leavesden Road

WD171GA

Central Watford

WD172AJ

Exchange Road

WD172LW

Derby Road

WD172PT

Estcourt Road

WD172PZ

Estcourt Road

WD180GX

Cassiobury Park Avenue

WD180LB

Rosslyn Road

WD180QB

Marlborough Road

WD180QL

Central Watford

WD171JA

Clarendon Road

WD171JT

Clarendon Road

WD172AD

Beechen Grove

WD172QA

Sotheron Road

WD172QR

Queen's Road

WD172RB

Gladstone Road

WD180WU

Central Watford

WD171BN

Leavesden Road

WD171EA

Central Watford

WD171QF

Albert Road North

WD172AT

Lord Street

WD172FF

Lower High Street

WD180GQ

Smith Street

WD180PP

Exchange Road

WD180QF

Whippendell Road

WD180TG

Exchange Road

WD171BA

Central Watford

WD171LU

Albert Road South

WD171QW

Clarendon Road

WD172AU

Beechen Grove

WD172QG

Prince Street

WD180JU

Cassiobury Park Avenue

WD180JX

Halsey Road

WD171NJ

Beechen Grove

WD171QR

Clarendon Road

WD172BD

High Street

WD172BU

High Street

WD172EP

High Street

WD172HX

Frogmore Avenue

WD172QF

Sutton Road

WD180BG

St. Marys View

WD180GA

Central Watford

WD180QE

Francis Road

WD171AY

Bentine Lane

WD171BJ

Beechen Grove

WD171DY

Clarendon Road

WD171PU

Estcourt Road

WD172AE

Market Street

WD172EH

High Street

WD172NY

Prince Street

WD172QU

Stanley Road

WD172SD

Dalton Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.