WD4 8AD is a sought-after residential area on Hempstead Road, 0.1km from Kings Langley in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley. Administratively it sits within Kings Langley ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
For serious buyers, WD4 8AD is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £707k, down 11.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WD4 8AD are sourced from Output Area E00118903 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD4 8AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD4 8AD.
266
47
£ 58,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD4 8AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD4 8AD combines high owner-occupation (97%), strong property values (£707k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £707k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 11.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD4 8AD. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 567,500
2 sales · Mean £ 567,500
Detached
£ 661,000
8 sales · Mean £ 694,312
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD4 8AD has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kings Langley Primary School
Kings Langley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Londis @ Texaco Service Station0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Dalling and Co (Wines)0.2 km
- Waddington On The Road0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Kings Langley Cricket Club0.3 km
- Kings Langley Services Club0.1 km
- Rose & Crown0.4 km
- The Saracens Head0.4 km
- Kings Langley Community Centre0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.1 km
- Oscars Pizza0.2 km
- Pushpa LTD @ Cinnamon Lounge0.2 km
- Cinnamon Lounge0.2 km
- Fred and Ginger Coffee0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Kings Langley Fish Bar0.1 km
- Sweet as a Button0.4 km
- The Lunch Box0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Langley1.3 km
- Apsley2.2 km
- Hemel Hempstead4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Vicarage Lane0.1 km
- Vicarage Lane0.2 km
- Rectory Farm0.2 km
- Willow Edge0.2 km
- Willow Edge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD48AD · Data under Open Government Licence