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Abbots Road is in Abbots Langley and in Three Rivers district. WD5 0AZ 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 Abbots Road, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WD5 0AY, WD5 0AU, WD5 0BB, WD5 0AR, WD5 0AW, WD5 0BA, WD5 0AE, WD5 0AN, WD5 0AA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD5 0AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.9%51.9%0.0% 51.0% 0.9%
Male48.1%48.1%0.0% 49.0% -0.9%

Partnership Status

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 0AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single30.5%28.4%-2.1% 37.9% -9.5%
Married: Opposite sex50.6%51.7%1.1% 44.2% 7.5%
Separated4.7%1.4%-3.3% 2.2% -0.8%
Divorced9%11.8%2.8% 9.1% 2.7%
Widowed5.2%6.6%1.4% 6.1% 0.5%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health39.4%49.6%10.2% 48.4% 1.2%
Good health41.9%35.2%-6.7% 33.6% 1.6%
Fair health14.5%11.9%-2.6% 12.7% -0.8%
Bad health3.5%3%-0.5% 4.0% -1.0%
Very bad health0.7%0.4%-0.3% 1.2% -0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications15.5%13.2%-2.3% 18.2% -5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13.3%12.7%-0.6% 9.6% 3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.5%10.8%-4.7% 13.4% -2.6%
Apprenticeship5.6%5.2%-0.4% 5.3% -0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.6%12.3%3.7% 16.9% -4.6%
Degree or Similar36.5%43.4%6.9% 33.8% 9.6%
Other5.2%2.4%-2.8% 2.8% -0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.3%0%-0.3% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian1.4%1.5%0.1% 3.1% -1.6%
Other Asian0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%
Black African1%2.2%1.2% 2.5% -0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%1.5%1.2% 1.0% 0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
Mixed White and African0.7%0%-0.7% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed Other0.7%2.6%1.9% 0.8% 1.8%
White94.1%91.1%-3.0% 81.4% 9.7%
Arab1%0%-1.0% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0.3%0.4%0.1% 1.6% -1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.8%84.1%-9.7% 83.2% 0.9%
European Union1.4%9.2%7.8% 6.1% 3.1%
Rest of Europe0.3%0.4%0.1% 0.8% -0.4%
Africa2.1%1.5%-0.6% 2.7% -1.2%
Middle East and Asia1%1.5%0.5% 5.6% -4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean1%3%2.0% 1.3% 1.7%
Oceania0.3%0.4%0.1% 0.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK91%84.4%-6.6% 83.2% 1.2%
10+ Years0.7%10.4%9.7% 9.8% 0.6%
5-10 Years0.3%3%2.7% 2.9% 0.1%
2-5 Years1%1.1%0.1% 2.2% -1.1%
Less than 2 years6.9%1.1%-5.8% 1.9% -0.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.5% 76.7% 4.8%
Ireland3% 0.6% 2.4%
France0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Italy0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Poland1.1% 1.3% -0.2%
Romania1.8% 0.9% 0.9%
Other EU countries0.7% 1.5% -0.8%
Other Europe0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
South-East Asia0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
No passport held9.6% 13.5% -3.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion32.5% 37.2% -4.7%
Christian61.3% 46.2% 15.1%
Hindu1.5% 1.7% -0.2%
Jewish0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Muslim0.4% 6.5% -6.1%
Not answered4.1% 6.0% -1.9%

Safety

Is Abbots Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbots Road was 91.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% higher than the Abbots Langley & Bedmond average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Abbots Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Abbots Langley & Bedmond and the 70th highest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£54,500
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in WD5 0AZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Abbots Road are based on 287 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Three Rivers.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Abbots Road, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD5 0AZ

Average Price
£909,143
Semi-Detached
£684,140
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,031,873
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Abbots Road

Average Price
£990,452
Semi-Detached
£885,262
Terraced
£281,136
Detached
£1,030,515
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Abbots Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
20A Abbots Road, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£890,0002025-09-04 £890,000
16 Abbots Road, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£750,0002023-08-29 £736,647
22 Abbots Road, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£925,0002023-06-29 £935,362
4 Abbots Road, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£615,0002022-12-02 £623,474
36 Abbots Road, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£1,231,0502022-08-23 £1,168,674
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD5 0AZ

Employment

WD5 0AZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 0AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WD5 0AZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired69
Full-Time Employee59
Self-Employed27
Part-Time Employee26
Looking after home or family11
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Student (economically inactive)4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3
Unemployed3
Other0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles16
Construction16
Professional, scientific and technical activities12
Other11
Education10
Financial and insurance activities10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Information and communication9
Manufacturing9
Transport and storage7
Administrative and support service activities6
Accommodation and food service activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kingswood Nursery School
Briar Road , WD25 0DX
4out of 4 2,788 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abbots Langley School
Parsonage Close , WD5 0BQ
3out of 4 437 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School
Hazelwood Lane , WD5 0LG
3out of 4 988 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School
Broomfield Rise , WD5 0HW
3out of 4 1,014 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Bedmond Academy
Meadow Way , Bedmond WD5 0RD
1out of 4 1,547 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
The Brow , WD25 7NX
4out of 4 1,975 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Parmiter's School
High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU
4out of 4 2,409 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Future Academies Watford
Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW
2out of 4 2,443 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 2,788 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kings Langley School
Love Lane , WD4 9HN
3out of 4 3,328 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Longdean School
Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB
3out of 4 4,514 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Breakspeare School
Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU
4out of 4 629 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
High Elms Manor School
High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX
- not rated 2,147 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Garston Manor School
Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR
3out of 4 2,597 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Abbot's Hill School
Bunkers Lane , HP3 8RP
- not rated 3,140 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Stanborough Primary School
Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ
- not rated 3,174 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Henderson Hub - ElvirasHenderson Memorial Hall, High Street157 yd
Village Cafe32 High Street, Abbots Langley158 yd
Simmons Bakers70 High Street, Abbots Langley165 yd
That Little Coffee Shop1 Langley Parade, High Street224 yd
Abbots Tandoori6 Langley Parade, Langley Road227 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Boys HomeThe Boys Home Public House, 21 High Street212 yd
Abbots Langley Bowls ClubLangley Road, Abbots Langley227 yd
The Royal OakThe Royal Oak Public House, Kitters Green354 yd
Abbots Langley Social ClubAbbots Langley Mens Club, 21 Trowley Rise591 yd
Abbots Langley Cricket ClubManor House Recreation Ground, Gallows Hill Lane674 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Village Tandoori Takeaway12 High Street, Abbots Langley156 yd
Noor Mahal Ltd20 High Street, Abbots Langley158 yd
Full Moon Takeaway76 High Street, Abbots Langley165 yd
Peony Garden Takeaway43 High Street, Abbots Langley212 yd
San Giorgio Pizzeria Ltd49 High Street, Abbots Langley212 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Abbots Langley School
PARSONAGE CLOSE
grass pitches415 yd
Manor House Grounds
grass pitches, tennis courts458 yd
Breakspeare School
GALLOWS HILL LANE
616 yd
Tannerswood School
HAZELWOOD LANE
grass pitches960 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed221.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed21.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.