Woodhall Farm
Dacorum 005 · 4 sub-areas · 6,130 residents
Dacorum 005 is a residential pocket of Dacorum in the East of England, home to around 6,130 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,360 a month — slightly above the wider Dacorum average but well below comparable commuter-belt areas closer to London. Nearly three in five residents own their home, making this one of the more settled, owner-occupied corners of the district.
Woodhall Farm is a mid-density neighbourhood of Dacorum in the East of England region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Woodhall Farm?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,577 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Woodhall Farm in Dacorum
Living in Woodhall Farm
Dacorum 005 has the feel of an established residential area rather than a transient renter's patch. Owner-occupiers make up nearly three in five households, which tends to mean quieter streets, longer-term neighbours, and less of the churn you get in areas with high private rental concentrations. That said, just under a quarter of residents do rent privately, so there's a solid mix.
The cost picture sits in the middle of the Dacorum range. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,360 a month — close to the UK national median for a two-bed, which means you're not paying a steep premium for the Hertfordshire address. Three-bedroom family homes step up to roughly £1,635 a month, and one-bedroom flats come in around £1,085. Council tax (Band D) is £2,408 a year, broadly typical for the borough.
Families are well-represented here — around 22% of households are couples with children, and nearly a quarter of residents are under 18. The 18–34 age group also accounts for roughly the same share, so it's not an exclusively family demographic; younger renters and sharers are part of the picture too. Just under a third of residents hold a degree-level qualification, slightly above the regional norm.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is about 5,300 metres away — roughly a 66-minute walk, so most people drive or cycle to it. The overwhelming majority of residents commute by car (around 57%), while working from home has become significant at nearly 29% of the workforce. Greenspace is accessible, with the nearest open space under 500 metres away on average. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Dacorum 005 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied residential area with good greenspace access and below-average crime rates. The trade-off is that the local Ofsted picture is weaker than average, the nearest rail station requires a drive, and rent takes up a large share of typical take-home pay. It suits people who prioritise stability and space over walkable transit access.
- What is the rent in Dacorum 005?
- Estimated rents run around £1,085 a month for a one-bedroom flat, £1,360 for a two-bedroom, and £1,635 for a three-bedroom home. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 3.8% over the past year.
- Is Dacorum 005 safe?
- Generally yes — the area records around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's a predominantly residential, owner-occupied neighbourhood, which tends to keep crime rates lower than more transient or urban areas.
- What's the commute from Dacorum 005 to London?
- The public-transport commute to London takes around 93 minutes. Most residents drive to the nearest mainline rail station, which is about 5,300 metres away. Nearly 29% of the local workforce works from home, which reduces the daily commute burden for a significant share of residents.
- Who lives in Dacorum 005?
- Predominantly owner-occupiers — nearly three in five households own their home. Families with children make up around 22% of households, and under-18s account for nearly a quarter of the population. There's also a notable 18–34 cohort, around 17.6% of households are in social housing, and roughly 29% of residents work from home.
- What schools are near Dacorum 005?
- There are 36 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 44% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 6,400 metres away. Families should check specific catchment boundaries carefully before choosing this neighbourhood on school grounds.
- How affordable is Dacorum 005 for renters?
- It's a stretch. Rent absorbs around 64% of typical take-home pay for a median earner, which is high. A deposit on a typical property takes about five years to save on the median local salary of around £36,500. It's not the most affordable part of Hertfordshire, though it's considerably cheaper than areas closer to London.