WD5 0BE is a safe, established residential area on Harlech Road, 0.4km 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £619k, up 4.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WD5 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00121026 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARLECH ROAD, WD5 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARLECH ROAD, WD5 0BE.
436
39
£ 55,900 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD5 0BE 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD5 0BE combines high owner-occupation (73%), strong property values (£619k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £619k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 4.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD5 0BE. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 640,000
5 sales · Mean £ 605,500
Semi-Detached
£ 445,500
2 sales · Mean £ 445,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD5 0BE has low crime rates — 37 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.
school Local Schools
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
Parmiter's School
Future Academies Watford
Garston Manor School
Breakspeare School
Abbots Langley School
Saint Michael's Catholic High School
Leavesden JMI School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- High Elms Manor0.9 km
- Hafiz Halal Meat & Groceries0.8 km
- Abbots Langley Supermarket1.0 km
- Oria Bakes0.8 km
- Season Wines Ltd1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Nisa Local0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Home Pizza0.8 km
- Barkers Fish & Chips Takeaway0.3 km
- Dolphin Fish Bar1.0 km
- Favorite Chicken0.8 km
- Peony Garden Takeaway1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Abbots Langley Bowls Club1.0 km
- The Boys Home1.0 km
- The Hammer In Hand0.8 km
- Abbots Langley & District Men'S Club0.9 km
- The Swan0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Abbots Tandoori Restaurant1.0 km
- Aroma Kitchen0.3 km
- The Woodlands Cafe0.2 km
- Woodlands Cafe0.2 km
- Woodside Community Association0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Garston (Hertfordshire)2.4 km
- Kings Langley2.4 km
- Bricket Wood3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Leavesden Country Park0.2 km
- Leavesden Country Park0.2 km
- Orchard Avenue0.3 km
- Orchard Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD50BE · Data under Open Government Licence