Langley Road is in Abbots Langley and in Three Rivers district. WD5 0AB is located in the Abbots Langley & Bedmond electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Watford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Langley Road, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD5 0AD, WD5 0AE, WD5 0AW, WD5 0AH, WD5 0EH, WD5 0AR, WD5 0EJ, WD5 0AN, WD5 0AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD5 0AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50% | 49.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WD5 0AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.4% | 28.6% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 52.3% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7% | 5.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 9.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.2% | 57.1% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 31.6% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 10.1% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 12.2% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 11% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 16.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 14.8% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 35.4% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.6% | 90.8% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 89.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 89.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 89.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.3% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Langley Road was 2.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.8% lower than the Abbots Langley & Bedmond average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Langley Road has the lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Abbots Langley & Bedmond and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Home & Garden Centre Langley Road, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2016-11-24 | £242,557 |
| Langley Home & Garden Centre Langley Road, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2004-10-20 | £354,026 |
| Langley Home & Garden Centre Langley Road, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2004-05-05 | £370,794 |
| 6B Langley Parade Langley Road, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2002-03-14 | £603,199 |
| Langley Home & Garden Centre Langley Road, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2000-04-17 | £230,329 |
WD5 0AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WD5 0AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots Langley School Parsonage Close , WD5 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School Hazelwood Lane , WD5 0LG | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School Broomfield Rise , WD5 0HW | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedmond Academy Meadow Way , Bedmond WD5 0RD | 1out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery The Brow , WD25 7NX | 4out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parmiter's School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU | 4out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Academies Watford Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW | 2out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Michael's Catholic High School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS | 4out of 4 | 2,588 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Langley School Love Lane , WD4 9HN | 3out of 4 | 3,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 4,721 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakspeare School Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU | 4out of 4 | 546 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Elms Manor School High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garston Manor School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,385 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Primary School Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ | - not rated | 2,952 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Secondary School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 2,962 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots Tandoori | 6 Langley Parade, Langley Road | 8 yd | |
| That Little Coffee Shop | 1 Langley Parade, High Street | 47 yd | |
| Henderson Hub - Elviras | Henderson Memorial Hall, High Street | 73 yd | |
| Simmons Bakers | 70 High Street, Abbots Langley | 81 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 32 High Street, Abbots Langley | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots Langley Bowls Club | Langley Road, Abbots Langley | 8 yd | |
| The Boys Home | The Boys Home Public House, 21 High Street | 202 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Public House, Kitters Green | 223 yd | |
| Abbots Langley Social Club | Abbots Langley Mens Club, 21 Trowley Rise | 392 yd | |
| The Swan | The Swan Public House, College Road | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 4 Langley Parade, Langley Road | 8 yd | |
| Full Moon Takeaway | 76 High Street, Abbots Langley | 81 yd | |
| Noor Mahal Ltd | 20 High Street, Abbots Langley | 95 yd | |
| Village Tandoori Takeaway | 12 High Street, Abbots Langley | 109 yd | |
| Peony Garden Takeaway | 43 High Street, Abbots Langley | 202 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor House Grounds | grass pitches, tennis courts | 427 yd |
| Abbots Langley School PARSONAGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Breakspeare School GALLOWS HILL LANE | 580 yd | |
| Tannerswood School HAZELWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Ymca Abbots Langley Off College Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 941 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.