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Abbots Langley & Bedmond

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About

Abbots Langley & Bedmond ward encompasses a large area of Hertfordshire, blending residential neighbourhoods with significant stretches of Green Belt land. The settlement of Abbots Langley is the primary population centre, featuring local shopping parades, schools, and community facilities. Bedmond, to the north, maintains a more village-like character with its own historic core. The ward's landscape is defined by agricultural fields, woodland, and the Grand Union Canal, which runs along its western edge.

The area has a strong historical identity, being the birthplace of Nicholas Breakspear, who became Pope Adrian IV. This heritage is reflected in local street names and the church of St Lawrence. A notable local feature is the Leavesden Country Park, created on the former grounds of the Leavesden Mental Hospital, now providing extensive public green space. The ward is also home to a major film studio complex, a significant local employer situated on a former airfield site.

Area overview

On average Abbots Langley & Bedmond has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 17.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbots Langley & Bedmond is £68,062 per year. There are 3 schools in Abbots Langley & Bedmond: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Abbots Langley & Bedmond is home to around 6,460 people, with a population density of about 992.1 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abbots Langley & Bedmond Population
6,460
Population density
992.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.29(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.02(+30%)
Vehicle crime
5.73(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.42(-15%)
Shoplifting
5.26(-23%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,412
83.74%
Other White
242
3.74%
Irish
177
2.74%
Indian
176
2.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
73
1.13%
Total population: 6,463

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,957
37.03%
Level 3 (A level)
839
15.88%
No qualifications
811
15.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
714
13.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
525
9.93%
Total 16+ residents: 5,285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,034
38.27%
Owns with a mortgage
905
33.49%
Other social rented
378
13.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
218
8.07%
Social rents from council
110
4.07%
Total households: 2,702

Property prices in Abbots Langley & Bedmond

Median price£561,000
Price per sq ft£518
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£418K – £735K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £561,000 (about £518 per square foot) in Abbots Langley & Bedmond area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbots Langley & Bedmond over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£960,000£575
Semi-Detached21£610,000£494
Terraced15£425,000£556
Flats9£245,000£483

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbots Langley & Bedmond

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbots Langley & Bedmond.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£790,000£262,498£570,000£378,000
2017£743,000£255,000£527,500£380,000
2018£735,000£265,000£510,500£372,500
2019£675,000£228,000£476,250£345,000
2020£640,000£232,500£550,000£385,000
2021£755,000£245,000£565,000£390,000
2022£877,000£187,500£637,500£425,000
2023£840,000£243,000£490,000£464,000
2024£865,000£232,500£511,000£415,000
2025£925,000£256,250£595,000£432,500
2026£980,000£235,000£730,000£439,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbots Langley & Bedmond.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbots Langley & Bedmond.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£426£529£496£387
2017£508£490£487£497
2018£430£455£486£442
2019£523£404£498£490
2020£459£455£465£467
2021£498£454£481£435
2022£561£368£560£541
2023£578£459£514£596
2024£530£409£557£477
2025£592£510£479£568
2026£431£483£481£513
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbots Langley & Bedmond.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abbots Langley & Bedmond in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.