Town Pop. 14,688

Living in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley scores 64/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 58/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the WD4 postcode district.

Notably, nothing falls below 46/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. It scores 10 points above the WD4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. On healthcare specifically, Abbots Langley and Kings Langley sits 8 points above the WD4 district figure of 50/100. For the surrounding area, see WD4 postcode district.

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Abbots Langley and Kings Langley scores 64 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 433 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 209 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 73 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Vehicle crime 68 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 66 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
other 233 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 37 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 33 crimes
  3. 3 School Mead 31 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 10.6 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
67
Green Space 43
Parks Ample 25
Sports Pitches Ample 15
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
59
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 24 within 4km
3Outstanding9Good
  • Breakspeare SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Holy Rood Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Parmiter's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Abbots Langley SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Alban Wood Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bedmond AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kings Langley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kings Langley SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Leavesden JMI SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
58
A&E departmentsWatford General Hospital2.8 mi
Barnet Hospital8.9 mi
Northwick Park Hospital8.9 mi
Hospital waitsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs89.9%
3 GP surgeries in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity3,516 patients per GP
2dentists4pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
87
Full fibre (FTTP)85.1%
available across Three Rivers
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 393 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate61.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.9%Unemployed2.7%Retired22.2%Student4%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.6%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership70.8%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Three Rivers · 2026-27
A £1,615
B £1,884
C £2,153
D £2,422
E £2,960
F £3,498
G £4,037
H £4,844
Energy
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
61
Kings Langley 0.2 mi
Apsley 2.1 mi
Garston 2.7 mi
J20 M25 0.5 mi
J20 M25 1.1 mi
J21 M25 1.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Ample 13
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 20
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 73
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £470,000 93
Detached £855,000 13
Semi-detached £607,500 24
Terraced £425,000 39
Flat / Maisonette £260,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£233k £479k £732k £977k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Bedmond 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
Rucklers Lane 61 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chipperfield 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Commonwood 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Chandler's Cross 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bricket Wood 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sarratt 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hemel Hempstead 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Watford (Watford) 66 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chiswell Green 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hogpits Bottom 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Park Street and Frogmore 47 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Abbots Langley and Kings Langley a nice place to live?

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley is 64/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Abbots Langley and Kings Langley?

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 1,082 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley?

Among the top-rated schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley are Breakspeare School, Holy Rood Catholic Primary School and Parmiter's School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley in total.

What are house prices like in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley?

The current median house price in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley is £470,000, around 65% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £855,000, semi-detached £607,500, terraced £425,000, flat £260,000. There were 93 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

WD4 54 ⇄
WD5 58 ⇄

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