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WD5

ABBOTS LANGLEY

Greater London, London, England

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WD5 is the postcode district for ABBOTS LANGLEY, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £503,494
1yr change ▲ 2.5%
Crime 65% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£503,494

▲ 2.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

75% above national avg

Crime Rate

28.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

65% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

360 Mbps

Property Prices in WD5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WD5 is £503,494, which is 61% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in WD5 cost 75.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WD5 have risen 2.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £858,708 73
Semi-detached £539,011 111
Terraced £426,728 143
Flat £250,615 78
All types £503,494 410

5-Year Price History

£498K £501K £505K £509K £513K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WD5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 28.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WD5 has a crime rate well 65% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
11.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
6.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WD5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WD5 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Abbots Langley School Primary Not inspected mi
Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School Primary Good mi
Breakspeare School Other Not inspected mi
Bedmond Academy Primary Good mi
Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

95,807

Population

62

Median Age

36%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
36.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WD5 are 360.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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360.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WD5 is collected by Three Rivers. The Band D rate is £2,099/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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WD5 — ABBOTS LANGLEY

Area Summary

WD5 (ABBOTS LANGLEY) offers above-average property prices (£503,494, 75% above national average), low crime (65% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (360 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about WD5 ABBOTS LANGLEY

What is the average house price in WD5 ABBOTS LANGLEY?
The average house price in WD5 (ABBOTS LANGLEY) is £503,494, based on 410 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 75% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.5% over the past year.
Is WD5 ABBOTS LANGLEY a safe area to live?
Crime in WD5 is significantly below the national average (28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of WD5 ABBOTS LANGLEY?
The population of WD5 (ABBOTS LANGLEY) is approximately 95,807 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 36% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in WD5?
The average broadband download speed in WD5 is 360 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in WD5 ABBOTS LANGLEY?
There are 5 schools in or near WD5. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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