WD5 0DS is a sought-after residential area on The Crescent, 0.2km 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 0DS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £494k, down 11.8% year-on-year. 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00120869 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CRESCENT, WD5 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CRESCENT, WD5 0DS.
284
45
£ 54,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD5 0DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
WD5 0DS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £494k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 11.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD5 0DS. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 515,000
11 sales · Mean £ 531,227
Terraced
£ 446,500
3 sales · Mean £ 447,166
Detached
£ 590,000
1 sales · Mean £ 590,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD5 0DS has low crime rates — 32 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
Abbots Langley School
Breakspeare School
Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School
Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
Bedmond Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Abbots Langley Supermarket0.2 km
- Oria Bakes0.0 km
- Season Wines Ltd0.3 km
- Full Moon0.3 km
- Martin Newsagents0.2 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Abbots Langley Bowls Club0.2 km
- Manor House Sports & Social Centre0.8 km
- The Boys Home0.2 km
- Abbots Langley & District Men'S Club0.4 km
- Abbots Langley Cricket Club0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Abbots Tandoori Restaurant0.2 km
- Aroma Kitchen0.9 km
- Henderson Hub - Elviras0.2 km
- Simmons Bakers0.3 km
- The Village Cafe0.2 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Barkers Fish & Chips Takeaway0.9 km
- Dolphin Fish Bar0.2 km
- Village Tandoori Takeaway0.2 km
- Noor Mahal Ltd0.2 km
- Peony Garden Takeaway0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Langley1.7 km
- Garston (Hertfordshire)3.1 km
- Bricket Wood3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Henderson Hall0.2 km
- The Crescent0.2 km
- Henderson Hall0.2 km
- Adrian Rd0.3 km
- The Compasses PH0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD50DS · Data under Open Government Licence