Long Elms is in Abbots Langley and in Three Rivers district. WD5 0JS is located in the Gade Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Watford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Long Elms, Abbots Langley, WD5 0JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD5 0JP, WD5 0JR, WD5 0JZ, WD5 0PF, WD5 0PE, WD5 0JX, WD5 0JJ, WD5 0JT, WD5 0JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD5 0JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 34% | 39.2% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 41.5% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 50.7% | 47.6% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 37.2% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 11.8% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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 | 29.6% | 20.6% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 15.7% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.5% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 18% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 27.7% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.7% | 84% | -9.7% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 92% | 89.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 89.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Elms was 19.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.5% lower than the Abbots Langley & Bedmond average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Elms has the 8th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Abbots Langley & Bedmond and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Long Elms, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2022-12-14 | £674,163 |
| 3 Long Elms, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-02-17 | £415,994 |
| 13 Long Elms, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2012-10-01 | £499,559 |
| 3 Long Elms, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2008-08-04 | £491,410 |
| 7 Long Elms, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £319,950 | 2007-12-18 | £598,092 |
WD5 0JS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 0JS 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 | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| 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 | 2,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School Broomfield Rise , WD5 0HW | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School Hazelwood Lane , WD5 0LG | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Langleybury Langleybury Lane , Hunton Bridge WD4 8RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leavesden JMI School High Road , Leavesden WD25 7QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Langley School Parsonage Close , WD5 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Academies Watford Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW | 2out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parmiter's School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU | 4out of 4 | 3,001 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Michael's Catholic High School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS | 4out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Langley School Love Lane , WD4 9HN | 3out of 4 | 3,473 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | 3out of 4 | 4,598 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 4,700 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 | 4out of 4 | 760 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Elms Manor School High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Secondary School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 2,731 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Primary School Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ | - not rated | 2,834 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garston Manor School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Barnes | Evergreen Football Club, South Way | 188 yd | |
| Shaahi Nan Kebab | 19 School Mead, Abbots Langley | 240 yd | |
| The Sunny Side Brunch | 20 School Mead, Abbots Langley | 243 yd | |
| Armark Ltd @ Warner Bros. Studios | Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, Warner Drive | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots Langley Cricket Club | Manor House Recreation Ground, Gallows Hill Lane | 744 yd | |
| Manor House Sports & Social Centre | Manor House Sports And Social Club, Gallows Hill Lane | 744 yd | |
| Unicorn Public House | The Unicorn Public House, 38 Gallows Hill | 757 yd | |
| The Kings Head & Coach House | The Kings Head, Bridge Road | 809 yd | |
| Abbots Langley Social Club | Abbots Langley Mens Club, 21 Trowley Rise | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 21 School Mead, Abbots Langley | 216 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 18 School Mead, Abbots Langley | 240 yd | |
| Hunton Spice | 5 Old Mill Road, Hunton Bridge | 690 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southway Playing Fields (Evergreen Fc) SOUTH WAY PLAYING FIELDS SOUTH WAY PLAYING FIELDS SOUTH WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Tannerswood School HAZELWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Breakspeare School GALLOWS HILL LANE | 758 yd | |
| Manor House Grounds | grass pitches, tennis courts | 915 yd |
| Langleybury Playing Fields LANGLEYBURY PLAYING FIELDS LANGLEYBURY PLAYING FIELDS LANGLEYBURY LANE | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| St Pauls C Of E Primary School LANGLEYBURY | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 68.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.