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About

Watling ward is situated in the northern part of Dacorum, bordering Hertsmere. The area is primarily residential, characterised by suburban housing estates and local shopping parades that serve the community. Its landscape includes stretches of the Grand Union Canal, which provides a linear green corridor for walking and cycling through parts of the ward.

A notable local feature is the former Ovaltine factory site at Kings Langley, which has been redeveloped for housing. The ward contains areas of open farmland and woodland on its fringes, contributing to a mix of built and rural environments. Road connections are significant, with the A41 trunk road passing through, linking to wider regional networks.

Area overview

On average Watling has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Watling is £69,093 per year. There are 5 schools in Watling: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Watling is home to around 5,800 people, with a population density of about 116.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Watling Population
5,800
Population density
116.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.66(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.79(+63%)
Vehicle crime
11.9(+162%)
Other theft
10.52(+89%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.24(+13%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,021
86.57%
Other White
211
3.64%
Irish
89
1.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
67
1.16%
White and Asian (mixed)
61
1.05%
Total population: 5,800

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,891
40.55%
Level 3 (A level)
794
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
658
14.11%
No qualifications
598
12.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
403
8.64%
Total 16+ residents: 4,663

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
892
37.67%
Owns outright
809
34.16%
Social rents from council
320
13.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
241
10.18%
Other social rented
53
2.24%
Total households: 2,368

Property prices in Watling

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £456,250 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Watling 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 Watling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£600,000
Flats4£192,500
Semi-Detached17£490,000
Terraced23£415,000

10 years median price trend in Watling

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

All postcodes in Watling

AL37AW

Holtsmere End Lane

AL38AJ

Beechwood Park

AL38LZ

London Road

HP26FB

Bingham Mews

HP26FA

West Dene

AL38DQ

Hollybush Lane

AL38EG

Linnins Pond

AL38DG

Hollybush Lane

AL38JD

Buckwood Road

AL38NF

Summer Walk

HP26EX

Red Lion Lane

HP26HQ

Gaddesden Row

AL38BU

Priory Orchard

AL38DX

Trowley

AL38NT

Buckwood Road

AL38QH

London Road

HP13BB

Noake Mill Lane

HP26HD

Ledgemore Lane

HP26HP

South Dene

HP26JW

Cupid Green Lane

LU14DB

Watling

AL38JG

High Street

AL38LG

Hicks Road

AL38NQ

Sursham Court

AL37DJ

Flamsteadbury Lane

AL38ET

Chequers Hill

AL38EX

Friars Wash

AL38JN

Long Meadow

AL38LE

High Street

AL38PL

Fullerton Close

AL38QG

Pipers Lane

AL38AW

Watling

AL38HT

London Road

AL38QB

Luton Road

AL38AQ

Roe End Lane

AL38AZ

Green Lane

AL38FG

Fleming Drive

AL38LD

Cleveland Road

AL38PQ

High Street

AL38HU

Becks Close

LU63QT

Watling Street

HP13BH

Leighton Buzzard Road

HP13BU

Church Cottages

HP26JN

Dodds Lane

AL38AP

Beechwood Park

AL38HG

London Road

AL38JU

High Street

AL38BB

Green Lane

AL38LN

Harps Hill

AL38RZ

The Dell

AL38LR

Green Lane

AL38DE

Friendless Lane

AL38DS

Trowley Hill Road

AL38PH

High Street

AL38ER

Delmer End Lane

AL38EW

Singlets Lane

AL38JW

Long Meadow

AL38PE

Park View Drive

AL38PD

High Street

AL38PZ

Luton Road

AL38HJ

Old Watling Street

AL38BA

Chalkdell Cottages

AL38JB

Buckwood Road

HP13BA

Leighton Buzzard Road

HP13BY

Pipers Hill

HP26HZ

Bradden Lane

AL38BW

Pie Corner

AL38DP

Trowley Bottom

AL38NB

Farrer Top

AL38PP

Cowper Road

AL38DA

River Hill

AL38FL

Hicks Road

AL38JE

Buckwood Road

AL38AG

Roe End Lane

HP26HG

Gaddesden Row

AL38BL

Green Lane

AL38AD

Cheverells Green

AL38DB

Chapel Road

AL38RX

Bartholomew Green

HP13BG

Noake Mill Lane

HP26HJ

Rose Cottages

AL38AU

Puddephat's Lane

AL38DN

White Hill

AL38HX

Becks Close

AL38RQ

Corner Wood

AL38PB

High Street

AL38PS

Cavendish Road

AL38QQ

Millfield Lane

AL38QU

Humbers Hoe

AL38RB

Park Field

HP13BP

Dagnall Road

HP26AG

West Dene

AL38AX

Little Woodend

AL38BY

River Hill

AL38DF

Mill Lane

AL38ES

Delmer End Lane

AL38JZ

High Street

AL38BH

Cheverells Green

AL38DD

Chapel Road

AL38EE

Trowley Hill Road

Data Sources

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