Pryor Close Abbots Langley, Three Rivers
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (WD5), about 110 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 40413979.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £470,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 4, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Three Rivers costs £2,422 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kings Langley, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Leavesden Country Park, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 109 to 112 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abbotswood Medical Centre, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 51 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £470,000 | £470,000 | £470,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £455,000 | £455,000 | £455,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £407,000 | £407,000 | £407,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £335,000 | £285,000 | £385,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £286,000 | £286,000 | £286,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £249,995 | £249,995 | £249,995 |
| 2009 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £112,475 | £75,000 | £149,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2021 | 12 WD5 0NA | Semi-detached | £470,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2020 | 9 WD5 0NA | Semi-detached | £455,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2018 | 7 WD5 0NA | Terraced | £500,000 | |
| 26 May 2016 | 10 WD5 0NA | Semi-detached | £407,000 | |
| 30 May 2014 | 16 WD5 0NA | Semi-detached | £385,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2014 | 3 WD5 0NA | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 21 May 2013 | 15 WD5 0NA | Semi-detached | £345,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2011 | 8 WD5 0NA | Semi-detached | £286,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2010 | 7 WD5 0NA | Terraced | £249,995 | |
| 5 Nov 2009 | 4 WD5 0NA | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2006 | 8 WD5 0NA | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2002 | 15 WD5 0NA | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2001 | 4 WD5 0NA | Semi-detached | £149,950 | |
| 15 Jun 2001 | 5 WD5 0NA | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 11 Nov 1999 | 16 WD5 0NA | Semi-detached | £153,000 | |
| 17 Feb 1998 | 12 WD5 0NA | Semi-detached | £88,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 103 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1930-1949 (3); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Three Rivers in 2026-27: Band D £2,422 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,615 | £1,884 | £2,153 | £2,422 | £2,961 | £3,499 | £4,037 | £4,845 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (35% of about 770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Yard Tibbs Hill Road, Abbots Langley: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Jacketts Field Garages, Abbots Langley: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Furtherfield Depot Furtherfield, Abbots Langley: up to 42 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Hill Farm Industrial Estate, Hill Farm Avenue, Leavesden: up to 46 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Pin Wei, 35 High Street, Abbots Langley: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Tibbs Hill Road Garages, Abbots Langley: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Land and buildings at 275 Sheepcot Lane: up to 21 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Margaret House, Abbots Langley: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 8 September 2026 to 11 September 2026: UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 109 m and 112 m above sea level (111 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD5 0NA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WD5 0NN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kings Langley 507,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Garston (Hertfordshire) 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Watford North 65,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shirley Road Abbots Langley | 110 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jacketts Field Patient & Visitor Car Park | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 19.6 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbotswood Medical Centre | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leavesden Pharmacy | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Practice | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Langley House Community Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Watford Police Station | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leavesden Country Park 20 ha | 160 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Langley Lane Play Area 1.3 ha | 330 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,920 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsfield Allotments 8,880 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 37 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Lawrence the Martyr, a listed building (Grade I), 870 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Lawrence the Martyr | Listed building, Grade I | 870 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tanners Wood | Wood | 650 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Albans Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Stowes Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Beechen Bottom | Valley | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Juniper Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 17 | 17 |
None of the street's 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Three Rivers: see them on the Three Rivers page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leavesden JMI School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abbots Langley School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsway Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Future Academies Watford | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Parmiter's School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingswood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Saint Michael's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan WD5 0NR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Sherwood News WD5 0NS | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Tanners Registered Care Home WD5 0NU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 4 Good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Abbots Langley Social Club WD5 0LN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2018 |
| The Compasses Public House WD5 0LJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| The Studio Lounge WD25 7NG | Other catering premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tanners Hill (8); On or near Swallow Oaks (7); On or near Follett Drive (6); On or near Keble Terrace (5); On or near Langley Lane (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Margaret Close · Queens Drive · Swallow Oaks · Tibbs Hill Road · Edward Close · Berkeley Close · Stewart Close · Hawthorn Close · Helston Place · Lancaster Way · Shirley Road · Keble Terrace
All the streets in WD5 and across Three Rivers.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.