Facts and figures

Watford is home to just under 80,000 people.

The town has a diverse community, with just under 21 per cent of the population classifying themselves as an ethnic group other than White British in the 2001 Census.

Watford has a slightly younger population that the England and Wales average, with a smaller percentage of people aged 65 years and over.

For more information on Watford’s population, house prices, numbers of houses built, retail and office floor space, employers and unemployment figures, click here