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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 59 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
59
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
31.9(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.15(+83%)
Vehicle crime
6.78(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.84(-9%)
Public order
4.79(-8%)
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 102 recent sales, the median property price is £441,500 in Leavesden area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £910,000.

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
Detached11£825,000
Flats19£230,000
Semi-Detached31£520,000
Terraced41£425,000

10 years median price trend in Leavesden

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

All postcodes in Leavesden

WD50GZ

South Way

WD50GH

Oriole Close

WD50NN

Margaret Close

WD259BD

Lodge Close

WD259BY

Farriers Way

WD259TT

Lemonfield Drive

WD259TY

Chichester Way

WD50BF

Harlech Road

WD50GP

Peacock Walk

WD259TP

Lemonfield Drive

WD50NH

Wadham Road

WD257GD

Royce Grove

WD257GJ

Merlin Way

WD50FR

Woodside Road

WD50NE

Shirley Road

WD50SN

Glenmore Gardens

WD50TG

Blenheim Road

WD257GH

Westland Close

WD257NB

Bateson Drive

WD259TS

Mutchetts Close

WD50GU

The Hideaway

WD50PP

Shirley Road

WD250BE

Moore Road

WD257GG

Halifax Close

WD257GB

Royce Grove

WD259PE

Coates Way

WD50NB

Helston Place

WD50NX

College Road

WD50ST

Balmoral Road

WD259TR

Lemonfield Drive

WD50TP

Arundel Road

WD50XA

Berkeley Close

WD257GN

Curtiss Drive

WD257NQ

Ivy Close

WD50BD

Harlech Road

WD50NL

Shirley Road

WD50XD

Berkeley Close

WD250SS

High Elms Lane

WD257SN

Robin Place

WD259BX

Farriers Way

WD250LG

Chequers Lane

WD259JQ

Bucknalls Lane

WD50BE

Harlech Road

WD50NF

Shirley Road

WD250BG

Gates Lane

WD259ND

St Albans Road

WD250JY

High Elms Lane

WD50LX

Langley Lane

WD50NY

East Lane

WD257GP

Cheshire Drive

WD257JG

Orchard Avenue

WD257SD

Hill Farm Avenue Industrial Estate

WD50TS

Stirling Way

WD257SR

Magpie Place

WD250GP

Chequers Lane

WD257ED

High Road

WD257GL

Sunderland Grove

WD50SR

Hawthorn Close

WD50GA

Mallard Road

WD50TH

Whitley Close

WD250GJ

Allans Way

WD250GW

Chequers Lane

WD50SP

Maple Leaf Close

WD50XE

Pegasus Court

WD250BJ

Tait Place

WD250LA

Woodside Road

WD250PR

Leavesden

WD257NG

Cunningham Way

WD50PR

Queens Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.