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About

Watling ward is located in the northern part of Dacorum, Hertfordshire. It covers areas including parts of Hemel Hempstead, with a mix of residential and green spaces. The ward is named after the historic Watling Street, an ancient Roman road that runs through the region. Housing in the area includes a range of properties, from detached homes to smaller terraces, catering to different demographics.

The ward features several local amenities, such as schools, parks, and shopping facilities, serving the community’s daily needs. Transport links are accessible, with the A41 and M1 nearby, providing connections to London and other parts of Hertfordshire. Watling ward also has areas of open land, offering recreational opportunities for residents. The balance of urban and semi-rural elements characterises the ward’s layout.

Area overview

On average Watling has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Watling is £55,900 per year. There are 5 schools in Watling: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Watling Population
5,800
Population density
116.2 per km²

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

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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £2,475,000.

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£650,000
Flats5£180,000
Semi-Detached21£490,000
Terraced21£400,000

10 years median price trend in Watling

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

All postcodes in Watling

AL38AE

Pickford Road

AL38JS

Dammersey Close

AL38LS

Old Watling Street

AL38LY

Roman Way

AL38NE

High View

AL38NW

Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden

AL38PJ

High Street

AL38QJ

London Road

AL38DH

Trowley Hill Road

AL38EB

Parson's Close

AL38JR

Green Lane

AL38ND

Farrer Top

AL38RN

Pickford Road

HP13BD

Leighton Buzzard Road

AL38AL

Markyate, Flamstead & Gaddesden

AL38HA

London Road

AL38JH

Hicks Road

HP26BN

Bradden Lane

HP26FD

Bradden Lane

AL38BN

Church Road

AL38HW

Chad Lane

HP13BW

Church Meadow

HP26FA

West Dene

HP26HW

Gaddesden Row

HP26HU

Bingham Mews

AL38LJ

Hicks Road

AL38NA

Farrer Top

AL38NL

London Road

AL38PG

Fullerton Close

HP13BN

High Street

HP26HL

Gaddesden Row

AL38BP

Pie Garden

AL38DR

Trowley Bottom

AL38EL

Shepherds Yard

AL38JF

Buckwood Road

AL38RY

Cowper Rise

HP13BS

Church Meadow

AL38EU

Chequers Hill

AL38HZ

High Street

AL38JJ

High Street

AL38NG

The Close

AL38PX

Cavendish Road

HP13DF

Leighton Buzzard Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.