Postcode WD5 0BF is located in a major urban area, within the Leavesden ward of Three Rivers in the East of England region, and forms part of the Leavesden & Garston Manor area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leavesden & Garston Manor is £71,441 per year. The nearest station is Garston (Hertfordshire), about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Leavesden Country Park (North Side).
Leavesden & Garston Manor has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,657 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Leavesden & Garston Manor has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leavesden & Garston Manor is £71,441 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from WD5 0BF.
Leavesden & Garston Manor near WD5 0BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Garston (Hertfordshire) located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Leavesden Country Park (North Side) | Large | Walking directions to Leavesden Country Park (North Side) |
| 0.2 mi | Leavesden Country Park (South Side) | Large | Walking directions to Leavesden Country Park (South Side) |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £448,000 (about £561 per square foot) in Leavesden area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,235,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £853,300 | £556 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £532,500 | £543 |
| Terraced | 36 | £426,000 | £605 |
| Flats | 14 | £240,000 | £436 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £625,995 | £250,000 | £442,500 | £354,000 |
| 2017 | £600,000 | £274,500 | £470,000 | £395,000 |
| 2018 | £700,000 | £255,000 | £475,000 | £390,000 |
| 2019 | £600,000 | £280,000 | £465,000 | £343,750 |
| 2020 | £607,500 | £340,000 | £501,000 | £389,000 |
| 2021 | £697,000 | £274,748 | £507,000 | £387,750 |
| 2022 | £667,750 | £282,750 | £567,500 | £418,500 |
| 2023 | £690,000 | £253,750 | £515,000 | £420,000 |
| 2024 | £725,000 | £257,000 | £560,000 | £400,000 |
| 2025 | £837,500 | £257,500 | £510,000 | £425,000 |
| 2026 | £1,055,000 | £155,000 | £650,000 | £435,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £430 | £455 | £481 | £525 |
| 2017 | £457 | £427 | £508 | £488 |
| 2018 | £452 | £427 | £478 | £542 |
| 2019 | £442 | £469 | £528 | £517 |
| 2020 | £461 | £477 | £502 | £542 |
| 2021 | £493 | £437 | £515 | £540 |
| 2022 | £562 | £412 | £503 | £592 |
| 2023 | £561 | £439 | £582 | £559 |
| 2024 | £548 | £456 | £527 | £566 |
| 2025 | £556 | £436 | £547 | £610 |
| 2026 | £485 | £356 | £454 | £534 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD5 0BF.
In the WD5 0BF postcode area, located within Leavesden & Garston Manor, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD5 0BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 11 Katherine Place, Woodside, Abbots Langley, WD5 0BT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sherwood News | 1 College Road, Abbots Langley, WD5 0NS | Walking directions to Sherwood News |
Annual council tax rates for Three Rivers district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WD5 0BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kevin Raeburn
Leavesden - Elected 7 May 2026
Gagan Mohindra
South West Hertfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD5 0BF records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WD5 0BF in Leavesden & Garston Manor is £448,000 (about £561 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WD5 0BF, including Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery (Good), Future Academies Watford (Requires improvement) and Parmiter's School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WD5 0BF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,657 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South West Hertfordshire covering WD5 0BF is Gagan Mohindra (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kevin Raeburn (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.