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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 63 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
4/10
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
28.45(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.41(+94%)
Other theft
9.48(+73%)
Vehicle crime
8.1(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.03(-5%)
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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £191,000 up to £1,650,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Watling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached11£590,000£4,639
Flats5£200,000£4,651
Semi-Detached19£460,000£5,056
Terraced29£450,000£4,762

10 years median price trend in Watling

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

All postcodes in Watling

AL38JW

Long Meadow

AL38HS

London Road

AL38QF

Caddington Common

AL38JJ

High Street

AL38PF

High Street

AL38BB

Green Lane

HP26HJ

Rose Cottages

AL38PX

Cavendish Road

HP26HX

Clements End Road

AL38PW

Old Vicarage Gardens

AL38NT

Buckwood Road

AL38AB

Cheverells Green

HP26EZ

Red Lion Lane

HP26HR

The Green

AL38LR

Green Lane

AL38FG

Fleming Drive

AL38PD

High Street

AL38NY

Saddlers Mews

AL38DQ

Hollybush Lane

AL38RL

Pickford Road

AL38EW

Singlets Lane

AL38ES

Delmer End Lane

AL37AW

Holtsmere End Lane

HP26HT

Clements End Road

HP26HZ

Bradden Lane

AL38JZ

High Street

HP13BT

Church Meadow

AL38LS

Old Watling Street

AL38ND

Farrer Top

AL38HH

London Road

AL38HY

Albert Street

AL38DE

Friendless Lane

AL38QG

Pipers Lane

AL38AT

Valley Lane

AL38RR

Pickford Road

LU63QT

Watling Street

AL38QD

Luton Road

HP26EY

Red Lion Lane

AL38EX

Friars Wash

AL38NB

Farrer Top

AL38HA

London Road

AL38EP

Singlets Lane

HP13BW

Dagnall Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.