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About

Leavesden ward sits in the southwestern part of the Three Rivers district. The area is primarily residential, characterised by suburban housing estates and quiet streets. It is bordered by the larger town of Watford to the east and includes the neighbourhoods of Leavesden Green and parts of Abbots Langley. The ward contains several local schools and community facilities, serving its settled population.

A central feature is the large Leavesden Country Park, offering green space with woodland walks and sports pitches. The area has historical links to aviation and industry, with some older converted buildings now used for light industrial and business purposes. Public transport connections provide access to Watford and beyond, supporting the daily commute for many residents.

Area overview

On average Leavesden has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leavesden is £71,441 per year. There are 3 schools in Leavesden: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good). Leavesden is home to around 8,558 people, with a population density of about 2,174.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leavesden Population
8,558
Population density
2,174.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.67(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.33(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.91(-23%)
Public order
4.79(-6%)
Vehicle crime
4.67(+6%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,663
66.18%
Indian
932
10.89%
Other White
518
6.05%
African
240
2.8%
Other Asian
174
2.03%
Total population: 8,557

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,623
39.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,075
16.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
953
14.51%
No qualifications
794
12.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
684
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 6,566

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,364
40.74%
Owns outright
1,029
30.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
389
11.62%
Other social rented
351
10.48%
Social rents from council
101
3.02%
Total households: 3,348

Property prices in Leavesden

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £441,500 in Leavesden area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £932,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leavesden in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leavesden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced39£425,000
Semi-Detached25£500,000
Flats16£253,750
Detached10£853,300

10 years median price trend in Leavesden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leavesden.

All postcodes in Leavesden

WD50HT

Woodside Road

WD257NQ

Ivy Close

WD50SS

Heather Close

WD250PR

Leavesden

WD50GT

Mallard Road

WD257GJ

Merlin Way

WD50NE

Shirley Road

WD257GG

Halifax Close

WD50GL

Nightingale Close

WD50NU

Stewart Close

WD257NG

Cunningham Way

WD50NY

East Lane

WD50PL

Furtherfield

WD257NB

Bateson Drive

WD50TU

Edinburgh Drive

WD259NF

Bucknalls Close

WD50NJ

Shirley Road

WD50GG

Lapwing Way

WD250BE

Moore Road

WD250JW

Barley Brow

WD250LJ

East Lane

WD50NQ

Queens Drive

WD50GH

Oriole Close

WD259BD

Lodge Close

WD250JX

High Elms Lane

WD259TT

Lemonfield Drive

WD257HP

Horseshoe Lane

WD50JW

Stewart Close

WD259TW

Avalon Close

WD50NH

Wadham Road

WD259TX

Cranefield Drive

WD257GP

Cheshire Drive

WD250LB

Woodside Road

WD257NN

Braham Crescent

WD259PB

Bridger Close

WD50TQ

Mitchell Close

WD257GS

Aerodrome Way

WD259BT

Anvil Avenue

WD259BS

Farriers Way

WD257NL

Cunningham Way

WD257GN

Curtiss Drive

WD259TY

Chichester Way

WD257GA

Dowding Way

WD250JS

High Elms Lane

WD50NX

College Road

WD257BX

Edson Close

WD250JT

High Elms Lane

WD259TS

Mutchetts Close

WD50NW

Margaret Close

WD257LP

Aerodrome Way

WD250JZ

High Elms Lane

WD50XB

Berkeley Close

WD50BE

Harlech Road

WD257GB

Royce Grove

WD250JN

Hop Garden Way

WD50BT

Katherine Place

WD50PQ

Lancaster Way

WD257NE

Offord Grove

WD259DA

Farriers Way

WD250LA

Woodside Road

WD250UU

High Elms Lane

WD257SP

Starling Place

WD50GP

Peacock Walk

WD50NF

Shirley Road

WD50SW

Magnolia Avenue

WD257GL

Sunderland Grove

WD50LY

Langley Lane

WD257GF

Whittle Close

WD50TJ

Shackleton Way

WD50TL

Abbey Drive

WD259TP

Lemonfield Drive

WD257DY

Bateson Drive

WD259PA

Coates Way

WD50LS

Langley Lane

WD257GD

Royce Grove

WD259TQ

Tudor Manor Gardens

WD257ND

Bateson Drive

WD50PR

Queens Drive

WD50SP

Maple Leaf Close

WD259BY

Farriers Way

WD250BF

Fraser Crescent

WD50LR

Langley Lane

WD250JD

Coopers Mews

WD257NP

Rosemarie Close

WD259PF

Coates Way

WD257NA

Burbridge Road

WD50GF

Mallard Road

WD50LT

Tanners Hill

WD259ND

St Albans Road

WD50LX

Langley Lane

WD250GL

Chequers Lane

WD50BF

Harlech Road

WD259JQ

Bucknalls Lane

WD257SX

Throstle Place

WD50XD

Berkeley Close

WD50ST

Balmoral Road

WD257GH

Westland Close

WD250GB

St Albans Road

WD50TF

Hurricane Way

WD257BA

Hunters Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.