Postcode Analysis Three Rivers, East of England

HARLECH ROAD, WD5 0BF House Prices & Local Information

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

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

394

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD5 0BF 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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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WD5 0BF is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £350k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 26.9% year-on-year.

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

WD5 0BF is a safe, established residential area on Harlech Road, 0.4km from Tannershill in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Leavesden ward and the Watford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. 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. 71% 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: Average house prices are around £350k, up 26.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD5 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00121027 (shared with 12 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 0BF. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.7%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 377,500

12 sales · Mean £ 373,541

Semi-Detached

£ 571,250

2 sales · Mean £ 571,250

Flat

£ 267,500

6 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

WD5 0BF 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.

Violence and sexual offences74
Anti-social behaviour33
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson13
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 pupils0.9 km
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Parmiter's School

Outstanding1429 pupils1.0 km
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Garston Manor School

Good148 pupils1.1 km
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Breakspeare School

Outstanding97 pupils1.2 km
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Leavesden JMI School

Good408 pupils1.2 km
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Saint Michael's Catholic High School

Outstanding1123 pupils1.3 km
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Abbots Langley School

Good463 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • High Elms Manor0.9 km
  • Hafiz Halal Meat & Groceries0.7 km
  • Abbots Langley Supermarket1.0 km
  • Oria Bakes0.9 km
  • Sherwood News0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Home Pizza0.7 km
  • Barkers Fish & Chips Takeaway0.2 km
  • Dolphin Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Favorite Chicken0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Abbots Langley Bowls Club1.0 km
  • The Hammer In Hand0.7 km
  • Abbots Langley & District Men'S Club0.9 km
  • The Swan0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Abbots Tandoori Restaurant1.0 km
  • Aroma Kitchen0.2 km
  • The Woodlands Cafe0.3 km
  • Woodlands Cafe0.3 km
  • Woodside Community Association0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Garston (Hertfordshire)2.3 km
  • Kings Langley2.4 km
  • Bricket Wood3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Leavesden Country Park0.1 km
  • Leavesden Country Park0.1 km
  • Orchard Avenue0.2 km
  • Orchard Avenue0.2 km
  • Farriers Court0.5 km