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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 12.5% 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
12.5%
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

Median price£445,000
Price per sq ft£561
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£371K – £608K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £561 per square foot) in Leavesden area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,235,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leavesden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£856,600£566
Semi-Detached10£567,500£537
Terraced36£425,000£601
Flats11£225,000£435

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leavesden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leavesden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£625,995£250,000£442,500£354,000
2017£600,000£274,500£470,000£395,000
2018£700,000£255,000£475,000£390,000
2019£600,000£280,000£465,000£343,750
2020£607,500£340,000£501,000£389,000
2021£697,000£274,748£507,000£387,750
2022£667,750£282,750£567,500£418,500
2023£690,000£253,750£515,000£420,000
2024£725,000£257,000£560,000£400,000
2025£837,500£257,500£510,000£425,000
2026£865,000£155,000£665,000£402,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leavesden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leavesden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£430£455£481£525
2017£457£427£508£488
2018£452£427£478£542
2019£442£469£528£517
2020£461£477£502£542
2021£493£437£515£540
2022£562£412£503£592
2023£561£439£582£559
2024£548£456£527£566
2025£556£436£547£610
2026£537£356£507£515
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leavesden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Three Rivers district.

Band A£1,615
Band B£1,884
Band C£2,153
Band D£2,422
Band E£2,961
Band F£3,499
Band G£4,037
Band H£4,845

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Leavesden ward.

Local councillors

Kevin Raeburn

Leavesden - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats