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Abbots Langley

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About

Abbots Langley is a village in Hertfordshire, part of the Three Rivers district. It lies approximately 5 miles northwest of Watford and 20 miles from central London. The area has a mix of residential housing, green spaces, and local amenities, with a population of around 20,000. It is well-connected by road, with the M25 and M1 motorways nearby, and has rail links via Watford Junction.

The village has a historic background, dating back to the Domesday Book, and retains some traditional character alongside modern developments. Key features include the Leavesden Country Park, which offers walking trails and open spaces, and the nearby Warner Bros. Studio Tour. Local schools, shops, and community facilities cater to residents, while the nearby towns of Watford and Hemel Hempstead provide additional services. Abbots Langley balances suburban living with access to countryside and transport links.

Area overview

On average Abbots Langley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Abbots Langley is £54,500 per year. There are 3 schools in Abbots Langley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abbots Langley Population
9,036
Population density
909.1 per km²

Demographics

British
7,443
82.33%
Other White
394
4.36%
Indian
258
2.85%
Irish
229
2.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
109
1.21%
Total population: 9,040

Housing

Owns outright
1,429
37.04%
Owns with a mortgage
1,343
34.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
489
12.67%
Other social rented
393
10.19%
Social rents from council
107
2.77%
Total households: 3,858

Property prices in Abbots Langley

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in Abbots Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £1,355,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£880,000
Flats41£260,000
Semi-Detached30£585,000
Terraced17£447,000

10 years price trend in Abbots Langley

All postcodes in Abbots Langley

WD48HP

Hemsley Road

WD50BR

Abbots Road

WD50DB

Gallows Hill Lane

WD50DR

Breakspear Court

WD50EX

Breakspear Court

WD50QA

Love Lane

WD50QW

Woodland Way

WD50TR

Cherry Hollow
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.