On average Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 245 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Central is £320,000 (around £465 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £219,750 and £395,825. There are 5 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.
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £465 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £610,000 | £477 |
| Terraced | 37 | £397,500 | £508 |
| Flats | 49 | £240,000 | £424 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,025 | £593,000 | £352,500 |
| 2017 | £270,000 | £425,000 | £350,000 |
| 2018 | £255,000 | £488,750 | £346,000 |
| 2019 | £275,000 | £373,000 | £347,500 |
| 2020 | £217,500 | £550,000 | £368,000 |
| 2021 | £262,500 | £428,000 | £362,000 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £540,000 | £408,000 |
| 2023 | £268,000 | £625,000 | £391,500 |
| 2024 | £298,900 | £565,000 | £413,000 |
| 2025 | £258,500 | £460,000 | £400,000 |
| 2026 | £243,500 | — | £398,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £455 | £451 | £477 |
| 2017 | £501 | £401 | £484 |
| 2018 | £454 | £418 | £439 |
| 2019 | £419 | £503 | £467 |
| 2020 | £407 | £491 | £482 |
| 2021 | £514 | £421 | £498 |
| 2022 | £495 | £526 | £495 |
| 2023 | £453 | £531 | £478 |
| 2024 | £594 | £405 | £493 |
| 2025 | £463 | £480 | £540 |
| 2026 | £392 | — | £484 |
Annual council tax rates for Watford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Central ward.
Aga Dychton
Central - Elected 7 May 2026
WD172JP
Local Board Road
WD172QB
Sotheron Road
WD172NH
Water Lane
WD180BH
Watford Field Road
WD172TN
Beechen Grove
WD172RB
Gladstone Road
WD172NU
Lower High Street
WD172PA
Loates Lane
WD171JZ
Clarendon Road
WD172TE
Central
WD171HP
Clarendon Road
WD172DJ
High Street
WD171JA
Clarendon Road
WD171DQ
Clarendon Road
WD180PA
Market Street
WD180FQ
Wilmington Close
WD172RT
Beechen Grove
WD180EG
Church Street
WD180BW
King Street
WD172QG
Sutton Road
WD172DH
High Street