Local authority · E07000103
Watford since 2017
Every series published for Watford that reaches back to 2017, compared with its latest published period. Both ends are the publisher’s own figures and the difference is those two numbers subtracted. No year is interpolated, and where a series starts later than the year you picked it says so instead of being extended backwards.
What changed
- £1,886Year ending March 2021£2,447Year ending March 2027
Band D council tax by billing authority
In Watford, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,886 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,447 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £561 or 29.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
This series begins in the year ending March 2021, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£2,447 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,886 in the year ending March 2021 = £561, or +29.7% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,446.70 and 1,885.79, and 2,446.70 − 1,885.79 = 560.91.
Published by MHCLG; the earlier years come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Watford, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,886 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,447 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £561 or 29.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Watford - £34,9202017£43,2192025
Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Watford, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £34,920 in 2017 to £43,219 in 2025, a change of £8,299 or 23.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
£43,219 in 2025 − £34,920 in 2017 = £8,299, or +23.8% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Watford, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £34,920 in 2017 to £43,219 in 2025, a change of £8,299 or 23.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Watford - £6402017£8722025
Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Watford, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £640 in 2017 to £872 in 2025, a change of £232 or 36.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
£872 in 2025 − £640 in 2017 = £232, or +36.3% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Watford, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £640 in 2017 to £872 in 2025, a change of £232 or 36.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Watford - £1,299January 2017£1,823July 2026
In Watford, average private rent a month rose from £1,299 in January 2017 to £1,823 in July 2026, a change of £524 or 40.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
£1,823 in July 2026 − £1,299 in January 2017 = £524, or +40.3% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Watford, average private rent a month rose from £1,299 in January 2017 to £1,823 in July 2026, a change of £524 or 40.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Watford - 8.6%January 20173.4%July 2026
In Watford, private rent annual change fell from 8.6% in January 2017 to 3.4% in July 2026, a change of 5.3% or 61.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
3.4% in July 2026 − 8.6% in January 2017 = −5.3%, or −61.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 3.36 and 8.62, and 3.36 − 8.62 = 5.26.
Published by ONS.
In Watford, private rent annual change fell from 8.6% in January 2017 to 3.4% in July 2026, a change of 5.3% or 61.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Watford - 830January 20173,220July 2026
People claiming unemployment-related benefits
In Watford, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 830 in January 2017 to 3,220 in July 2026, a change of 2,390 or 288.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
3,220 in July 2026 − 830 in January 2017 = 2,390, or +288.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Watford, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 830 in January 2017 to 3,220 in July 2026, a change of 2,390 or 288.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Watford - 1.2%January 20174.5%July 2026
Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64
In Watford, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 1.2% in January 2017 to 4.5% in July 2026, a change of 3.3% or 275.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
4.5% in July 2026 − 1.2% in January 2017 = 3.3%, or +275.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 4.50 and 1.20, and 4.50 − 1.20 = 3.30.
Published by ONS.
In Watford, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 1.2% in January 2017 to 4.5% in July 2026, a change of 3.3% or 275.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Watford - £363,262January 2017£396,385June 2026
In Watford, average house price rose from £363,262 in January 2017 to £396,385 in June 2026, a change of £33,123 or 9.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
How this figure was worked out
£396,385 in June 2026 − £363,262 in January 2017 = £33,123, or +9.1% of the earlier figure
Published by HM Land Registry. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Watford, average house price rose from £363,262 in January 2017 to £396,385 in June 2026, a change of £33,123 or 9.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Watford - 11.3%January 20172.8%June 2026
In Watford, house price annual change fell from 11.3% in January 2017 to 2.8% in June 2026, a change of 8.5% or 75.2% (HM Land Registry).
How this figure was worked out
2.8% in June 2026 − 11.3% in January 2017 = −8.5%, or −75.2% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2.80 and 11.30, and 2.80 − 11.30 = 8.50.
Published by HM Land Registry.
In Watford, house price annual change fell from 11.3% in January 2017 to 2.8% in June 2026, a change of 8.5% or 75.2% (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Watford - -1,276Year to mid-2017-192Year to mid-2025
Net internal migration by local authority
In Watford, net internal migration by local authority rose from -1,276 in Year to mid-2017 to -192 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,084 or 85.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
-192 in Year to mid-2025 − -1,276 in Year to mid-2017 = 1,084, or +85.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Watford, net internal migration by local authority rose from -1,276 in Year to mid-2017 to -192 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,084 or 85.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Watford - 1,640Year to mid-20171,657Year to mid-2025
International migration into a local authority
In Watford, international migration into a local authority rose from 1,640 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,657 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 17 or 1.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,657 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,640 in Year to mid-2017 = 17, or +1.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Watford, international migration into a local authority rose from 1,640 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,657 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 17 or 1.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Watford - 1,059Year to mid-20171,272Year to mid-2025
International migration out of a local authority
In Watford, international migration out of a local authority rose from 1,059 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,272 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 213 or 20.1% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,272 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,059 in Year to mid-2017 = 213, or +20.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Watford, international migration out of a local authority rose from 1,059 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,272 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 213 or 20.1% (ONS).
Civometry · Watford - 581Year to mid-2017385Year to mid-2025
Net international migration by local authority
In Watford, net international migration by local authority fell from 581 in Year to mid-2017 to 385 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 196 or 33.7% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
385 in Year to mid-2025 − 581 in Year to mid-2017 = −196, or −33.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Watford, net international migration by local authority fell from 581 in Year to mid-2017 to 385 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 196 or 33.7% (ONS).
Civometry · Watford - 1,456Year to mid-20171,366Year to mid-2025
In Watford, births by local authority fell from 1,456 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,366 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 90 or 6.2% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,366 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,456 in Year to mid-2017 = −90, or −6.2% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Watford, births by local authority fell from 1,456 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,366 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 90 or 6.2% (ONS).
Civometry · Watford - 773Year to mid-2017717Year to mid-2025
In Watford, deaths by local authority fell from 773 in Year to mid-2017 to 717 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 56 or 7.2% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
717 in Year to mid-2025 − 773 in Year to mid-2017 = −56, or −7.2% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Watford, deaths by local authority fell from 773 in Year to mid-2017 to 717 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 56 or 7.2% (ONS).
Civometry · Watford - 683Year to mid-2017649Year to mid-2025
Births minus deaths by local authority
In Watford, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 683 in Year to mid-2017 to 649 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 34 or 5.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
649 in Year to mid-2025 − 683 in Year to mid-2017 = −34, or −5.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Watford, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 683 in Year to mid-2017 to 649 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 34 or 5.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Watford - 511Year to mid-201717Year to mid-2025
Other population change by local authority
In Watford, other population change by local authority fell from 511 in Year to mid-2017 to 17 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 494 or 96.7% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
17 in Year to mid-2025 − 511 in Year to mid-2017 = −494, or −96.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Watford, other population change by local authority fell from 511 in Year to mid-2017 to 17 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 494 or 96.7% (ONS).
Civometry · Watford - 100,957Mid-2017107,171Mid-2024
In Watford, population by local authority rose from 100,957 in Mid-2017 to 107,171 in Mid-2024, a change of 6,214 or 6.2% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
107,171 in Mid-2024 − 100,957 in Mid-2017 = 6,214, or +6.2% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Watford, population by local authority rose from 100,957 in Mid-2017 to 107,171 in Mid-2024, a change of 6,214 or 6.2% (ONS).
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