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Central

About

Central ward is located in the northeastern part of the town, containing a mix of residential and industrial zones. The area includes the large Moons Moat housing estate, built in the 1970s, which features a distinctive circular road layout. Residential streets are primarily composed of post-war semi-detached and terraced homes, providing housing for a significant portion of the local population. Light industrial and commercial units are concentrated along the Moons Moat Drive and surrounding access roads.

The ward is defined by several key green spaces, including the Moons Moat local nature reserve, which circles the estate. This area incorporates the historical earthworks of a medieval moated site, with walking paths through wooded sections and open grassland. The presence of Arrow Valley Country Park lies just to the south, bordering the ward. Local amenities are focused around a small shopping parade serving the immediate community needs.

Area overview

On average Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 24.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central is £44,393 per year. There are 5 schools in Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Central

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	16	£385,000	£237,500	£347,500	£438,125	£512,750
Flats	19	£130,000	£94,000	£122,250	£137,750	£145,200
Semi-Detached	25	£262,000	£166,000	£220,000	£290,000	£412,800
Terraced	19	£210,000	£141,750	£181,750	£258,750	£335,500

10 years median price trend in Central

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail