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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

AL38HY

Albert Street

AL38LB

Cleveland Road

AL38RW

Pickford Road

AL38PT

Cavendish Road

AL38RR

Pickford Road

HP13BZ

St Margarets

HP26HA

Ledgemore Lane

AL38AR

Pickford Road

AL38JQ

Buckwood Road

AL38RD

Park Field

AL38HQ

London Road

AL38NH

Manse Court

AL38RF

Corner Wood

HP26EZ

Red Lion Lane

HP26HR

The Green

AL38RT

Sebright Road

HP13BL

Water End Moor

AL38DZ

Trowley Hill Road

AL38PN

Wesley Road

AL38BS

High Street

AL38DJ

College Close

AL38ED

Parsons Close

AL38JP

London Road

AL38PY

Church End

HP26HF

Ledgemore Lane

AL38BD

Green Lane

AL38DW

Trowley Bottom

AL38LL

The Ridings

AL38LT

Old Watling Street

AL38NZ

Blacksmiths Row

AL38QL

Dunstable Road

AL38RJ

Cheverells Close

AL38RL

Pickford Road

HP26JB

Bradden Lane

HP26JJ

Dodds Lane

AL38AB

Cheverells Green

AL38BX

High Street

AL38LP

Windmill Road

AL38RE

Parkfield

HP26HN

Stags End Cottages

AL38FH

Ver Brook Avenue

AL38HR

Cowper Court

HP26HY

Bradden Lane

LU14LH

Pepsal End

LU14LQ

Windmill Road

AL38AA

Pickford Road

AL38LF

High Street

AL38NX

Flax Mews

AL38QD

Luton Road

AL38RS

Pickford Road

AL38BT

High Street

AL38HS

London Road

AL38RA

Cowper Rise

HP13BT

Church Meadow

AL38AH

Roe End Lane

AL38JX

George Street

HP26HH

Gaddesden Row

HP26JA

Bradden Villas

AL38EF

Vicarage Gardens

AL38FA

Amberley Grove

AL38HH

London Road

AL38PF

High Street

HP26HB

Ledgemore Lane

AL38DU

Peitley Cottages

AL38JL

London Road

AL38LW

Hicks Road

AL38QF

Caddington Common

AL38RH

Pickford Road

HP26EY

Red Lion Lane

AL38DL

Trowley Hill Road

AL38EA

Trowley Hill Road

AL38RG

Park Close

AL38HL

Old Watling Street

AL38JY

King Street

AL38PU

Grange Close

AL38AN

Beechwood Park

AL38PR

Cowper Road

AL38RU

Pickford Road

AL38NY

Saddlers Mews

HP26HX

Clements End Road

AL38AY

Wood End Lane

AL38EP

Singlets Lane

AL38PA

High Street

HP13BJ

Leighton Buzzard Road

HP26HT

Clements End Road

AL38AS

Valley Lane

AL38EN

Singlets Lane

AL38HN

Old Watling Street

AL38LA

William Street

AL38PW

Old Vicarage Gardens

AL38RP

The Coppins

AL38JT

London Road

AL38QA

Luton Road

HP26JD

The Flintings

AL38AE

Cheverells Green

AL38NE

High View

AL38PJ

High Street

AL38DH

Trowley Hill Road

AL38EB

Parsons Close

AL38JR

London Road

Data Sources

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