Watford
60.6%
of high-street businesses are independent
71st of 89 towns · 10th of 14 in Hertfordshire
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The detail
- Businesses counted
- 188 shops, cafés, pubs, restaurants, salons and places to stay
- Independent
- 114
- Chains
- 74
| Kind of business | Independent | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Cafés | 26.7% | 15 |
| Bookshops | 100% | 4 |
| Butchers and bakers | 100% | 9 |
| Pubs | 50% | 4 |
| Places to stay | 50% | 6 |
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