WD5 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Gallows Hill Lane, 0.4km from Abbots Langley in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley. Administratively it sits within Abbots Langley & Bedmond ward and the Watford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD5, WD5 0BU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £672k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WD5 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00120871 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GALLOWS HILL LANE, WD5 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALLOWS HILL LANE, WD5 0BU.
289
44
£ 54,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD5 0BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD5 0BU combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£672k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £672k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD5 0BU. The average age is 43.5. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 630,000
3 sales · Mean £ 648,333
Detached
£ 800,000
1 sales · Mean £ 800,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD5 0BU has low crime rates — 19 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
Breakspeare School
Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School
Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School
Abbots Langley School
Leavesden JMI School
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Abbots Langley Supermarket0.4 km
- Oria Bakes0.6 km
- Season Wines Ltd0.3 km
- Spar Abbots Langley0.6 km
- Full Moon0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Abbots Langley Bowls Club0.4 km
- Manor House Sports & Social Centre0.3 km
- The Boys Home0.6 km
- Abbots Langley & District Men'S Club0.3 km
- Abbots Langley Cricket Club0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Abbots Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
- Henderson Hub - Elviras0.4 km
- Simmons Bakers0.4 km
- The Sunny Side Brunch0.6 km
- The Village Cafe0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Dolphin Fish Bar0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- The Lighthouse0.6 km
- Village Tandoori Takeaway0.5 km
- Noor Mahal Ltd0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Langley1.3 km
- Garston (Hertfordshire)3.3 km
- Watford North3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Pope's Road0.1 km
- Oak Green0.2 km
- Pope's Road0.2 km
- Adrian Rd0.3 km
- Oak Green0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD50BU · Data under Open Government Licence