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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

AL38JS

Dammersey Close

AL38LS

Old Watling Street

AL38LY

Roman Way

AL38NW

Watling

AL38ND

Farrer Top

AL38RN

Cheverells Green

HP13BD

Leighton Buzzard Road

AL38HA

London Road

AL38AL

Watling

AL38JH

Sharose Court

HP26FD

Bradden Lane

HP26BN

Bradden Meadow

AL38BN

Church Road

HP13BW

Dagnall Road

HP26HW

Beechwood View

AL38HW

Chad Lane

HP26HU

West Dene

AL38LJ

Hicks Road

AL38NA

Farrer Top

AL38PG

High Street

HP13BN

Potten End Hill

HP26HL

Gaddesden Row

AL38DR

Trowley Bottom

AL38JF

Buckwood Road

AL38BP

Pie Garden

AL38EL

Shepherds Yard

AL38RY

Cowper Rise

HP13BS

Church Meadow

AL38EU

Chequers Hill

AL38PX

Cavendish Road

HP13DF

Nettleden Road

AL38HZ

High Street

AL38JJ

High Street

AL38NG

The Close

AL38AF

Friendless Lane

AL38AT

Valley Lane

AL38BJ

Cotton Spring View

AL38DY

Trowley Bottom

AL38HB

London Road

AL38HD

Chequers Hill

AL38NL

London Road

AL38NP

High Street

AL38QJ

Dunstable Road

Data Sources

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