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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

WD259BZ

Bucknalls Lane

WD50NN

Margaret Close

WD50TT

Cardiff Way

WD257ED

High Road

WD259TR

Lemonfield Drive

WD257SN

Robin Place

WD50NP

Furtherfield

WD257JG

Orchard Avenue

WD50PN

Furtherfield

WD250BG

Gates Lane

WD257AY

Ridgehurst Avenue

WD250LG

Chequers Lane

WD50ND

Shirley Road

WD50LU

Stewart Close

WD259TU

Lemonfield Drive

WD50TH

Whitley Close

WD259NB

Bucknalls Close

WD250GD

Austin Villas

WD257SU

Throstle Place

WD50NG

Keble Terrace

WD250BN

Ross Drive

WD50LF

Swallows Oak

WD50NR

The Hideaway

WD50FR

Woodside Road

WD257NF

Offord Grove

WD50NL

Shirley Road

WD50GN

Linnet Road

WD50PU

Queens Drive

WD50XA

Berkeley Close

WD250GP

Chequers Lane

WD259PE

Coates Way

WD50NA

Pryor Close

WD259BW

Farriers Way

WD50GD

Mallard Road

WD50NB

Helston Place

WD250BJ

Tait Place

WD250JY

High Elms Lane

WD259BU

Fullers Avenue

WD250GW

Chequers Lane

WD50GJ

Redwing Grove

WD250GJ

Allans Way

WD259NE

Bucknalls Lane

WD259BX

Farriers Way

WD257GE

Griffon Way

WD50TS

Stirling Way

WD257SW

Starling Place

WD250JU

High Elms Lane

WD50TN

Lysander Way

WD257LR

Aerodrome Way

WD257AZ

Ridgehurst Avenue

WD50TG

Blenheim Road

WD257SD

Hill Farm Avenue Industrial Estate

WD50NS

The Hideaway

WD250SS

High Elms Lane

WD50XE

Pegasus Court

WD50GZ

South Way

WD50GA

Mallard Road

WD257SR

Magpie Place

WD50GU

The Hideaway

WD250AA

Austinwood Lane

WD50BD

Harlech Road

WD50SN

Glenmore Gardens

WD50SR

Hawthorn Close

WD250JL

The Shires

WD50PP

Shirley Road

WD50TP

Arundel Road

WD50XG

De Havilland Way

WD50XF

De Havilland Way

WD50GE

Mallard Road

Data Sources

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