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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.9% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.1% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.5% | 28.4% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 51.7% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.8% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.4% | 49.6% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 35.2% | -6.7% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 11.9% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 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 Levels | 15.5% | 10.8% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12.3% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 43.4% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 94.1% | 91.1% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 93.8% | 84.1% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 9.2% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 84.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 1.1% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20A Abbots Road, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2025-09-04 | £890,000 |
| 16 Abbots Road, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-08-29 | £736,647 |
| 22 Abbots Road, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2023-06-29 | £935,362 |
| 4 Abbots Road, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2022-12-02 | £623,474 |
| 36 Abbots Road, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,231,050 | 2022-08-23 | £1,168,674 |
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%.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Hub - Elviras | Henderson Memorial Hall, High Street | 157 yd | |
| Village Cafe | 32 High Street, Abbots Langley | 158 yd | |
| Simmons Bakers | 70 High Street, Abbots Langley | 165 yd | |
| That Little Coffee Shop | 1 Langley Parade, High Street | 224 yd | |
| Abbots Tandoori | 6 Langley Parade, Langley Road | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boys Home | The Boys Home Public House, 21 High Street | 212 yd | |
| Abbots Langley Bowls Club | Langley Road, Abbots Langley | 227 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Public House, Kitters Green | 354 yd | |
| Abbots Langley Social Club | Abbots Langley Mens Club, 21 Trowley Rise | 591 yd | |
| Abbots Langley Cricket Club | Manor House Recreation Ground, Gallows Hill Lane | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Tandoori Takeaway | 12 High Street, Abbots Langley | 156 yd | |
| Noor Mahal Ltd | 20 High Street, Abbots Langley | 158 yd | |
| Full Moon Takeaway | 76 High Street, Abbots Langley | 165 yd | |
| Peony Garden Takeaway | 43 High Street, Abbots Langley | 212 yd | |
| San Giorgio Pizzeria Ltd | 49 High Street, Abbots Langley | 212 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbots Langley School PARSONAGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Manor House Grounds | grass pitches, tennis courts | 458 yd |
| Breakspeare School GALLOWS HILL LANE | 616 yd | |
| Tannerswood School HAZELWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 960 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.