Postcode Analysis Three Rivers, East of England

HARLECH ROAD, WD5 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARLECH ROAD, WD5 0BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

436

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WD5 0BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WD5 0BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £364k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD5 0BD is a safe, established residential area on Harlech Road, 0.3km from Tannershill in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley. Administratively it sits within Leavesden ward and the Watford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £364k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD5 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00121026 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD5 0BD. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.3%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 563,000

2 sales · Mean £ 563,000

Flat

£ 262,000

6 sales · Mean £ 264,083

Terraced

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WD5 0BD has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences73
Anti-social behaviour33
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding239 pupils0.6 km
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Future Academies Watford

Requires Improvement1108 pupils1.0 km
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Parmiter's School

Outstanding1429 pupils1.1 km
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Garston Manor School

Good148 pupils1.1 km
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Breakspeare School

Outstanding97 pupils1.1 km
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Leavesden JMI School

Good408 pupils1.2 km
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Abbots Langley School

Good463 pupils1.2 km
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Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School

Good439 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • High Elms Manor1.0 km
  • Hafiz Halal Meat & Groceries0.7 km
  • The WonderWorks1.0 km
  • Abbots Langley Supermarket0.9 km
  • Oria Bakes0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Home Pizza0.7 km
  • Barkers Fish & Chips Takeaway0.1 km
  • Dolphin Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Village Tandoori Takeaway1.0 km
  • Favorite Chicken0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Abbots Langley Bowls Club0.9 km
  • The Boys Home1.0 km
  • The Hammer In Hand0.6 km
  • Abbots Langley & District Men'S Club0.8 km
  • The Royal Oak1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Abbots Tandoori Restaurant0.9 km
  • Aroma Kitchen0.1 km
  • Henderson Hub - Elviras1.0 km
  • The Village Cafe1.0 km
  • The Woodlands Cafe0.3 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Garston (Hertfordshire)2.3 km
  • Kings Langley2.4 km
  • Watford North3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Leavesden Country Park0.0 km
  • Leavesden Country Park0.1 km
  • Orchard Avenue0.2 km
  • Orchard Avenue0.3 km
  • Shirley Road0.4 km