School Mead is in Abbots Langley and in Three Rivers district. WD5 0FB is located in the Gade Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Watford. This postcode has been in use since 2008-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about School Mead, Abbots Langley, WD5 0FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD5 0JU, WD5 0FE, WD5 0LA, WD5 0JX, WD5 0JA, WD5 0JT, WD5 0HD, WD5 0JZ, WD5 0JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD5 0FB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.4% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.6% | 0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.7% | 40.5% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 41.7% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 47.9% | 57.6% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 27.6% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 10% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 20.7% | 15.7% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 14.2% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 13.3% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 16.5% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 34.5% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 81.8% | 80% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 90.5% | 85.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 89% | 85.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 2% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Mead was 95.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.7% higher than the Abbots Langley & Bedmond average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
School Mead has the 17th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Abbots Langley & Bedmond and the 63rd highest crime rate of 277 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Green View Court School Mead, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2025-06-20 | £269,402 |
| 25 Green View Court School Mead, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-02-24 | £273,178 |
| 24 Green View Court School Mead, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-07-31 | £295,996 |
| 8 Green View Court School Mead, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-06-24 | £261,918 |
| 19 Green View Court School Mead, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-12-13 | £267,756 |
WD5 0FB 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 | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School Hazelwood Lane , WD5 0LG | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School Broomfield Rise , WD5 0HW | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School Broomfield Rise , WD5 0HW | - not rated | 312 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Langleybury Langleybury Lane , Hunton Bridge WD4 8RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leavesden Green Junior Mixed School High Road , Leavesden WD2 7AU | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langleybury School Hunton Bridge , WD4 8RW | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Combe School and Community College Horseshoe Lane , WD25 7HW | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Academies Watford Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parmiter's School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU | 4out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parmiter's School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU | - not rated | 2,778 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Herts College Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ | - not rated | 4,808 yd | Further education | 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 | - not rated | 517 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Leavesden Hospital , College Road WD5 0NU | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Elms Manor School High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX | - not rated | 2,441 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garston Manor School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| International Stanborough School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 2,666 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaahi Nan Kebab | 19 School Mead, Abbots Langley | 5 yd | |
| The Sunny Side Brunch | 20 School Mead, Abbots Langley | 12 yd | |
| Kim Barnes | Evergreen Football Club, South Way | 406 yd | |
| Armark Ltd @ Warner Bros. Studios | Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, Warner Drive | 753 yd | |
| That Little Coffee Shop | 1 Langley Parade, High Street | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots Langley Cricket Club | Manor House Recreation Ground, Gallows Hill Lane | 504 yd | |
| Manor House Sports & Social Centre | Manor House Sports And Social Club, Gallows Hill Lane | 504 yd | |
| Unicorn Public House | The Unicorn Public House, 38 Gallows Hill | 695 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Public House, Kitters Green | 854 yd | |
| Abbots Langley Social Club | Abbots Langley Mens Club, 21 Trowley Rise | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lighthouse | 18 School Mead, Abbots Langley | 5 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 21 School Mead, Abbots Langley | 89 yd | |
| Hunton Spice | 5 Old Mill Road, Hunton Bridge | 894 yd | |
| Full Moon Takeaway | 76 High Street, Abbots Langley | 1,041 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 4 Langley Parade, Langley Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tannerswood School HAZELWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Southway Playing Fields (Evergreen Fc) SOUTH WAY PLAYING FIELDS SOUTH WAY PLAYING FIELDS SOUTH WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Breakspeare School GALLOWS HILL LANE | 516 yd | |
| Manor House Grounds | grass pitches, tennis courts | 675 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 | 54.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.