Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD4 8AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD4 8AJ.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WD4 8AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.8M, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.8M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD4 8AJ is a sought-after residential area on Hempstead Road, 0.4km from Rucklers Green in Rucklers Lane. Administratively it sits within Kings Langley ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD4, WD4 8AJ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.8M.

Census 2021 statistics for WD4 8AJ are sourced from Output Area E00118915 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD4 8AJ. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.7%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 1,800,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,800,000

Terraced

£ 442,000

1 sales · Mean £ 442,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WD4 8AJ has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime5
Other theft3
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Nash Mills Church of England Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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Kings Langley Primary School

Good444 pupils0.9 km
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Kings Langley School

Good1068 pupils1.0 km
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Belswains Primary School

Good349 pupils1.5 km
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Chambersbury Primary School

Good203 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Campus & Co0.2 km
  • Gym Grub0.3 km
  • Kings Langley Service Station0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Ye Olde Red Lion0.5 km
  • The Three Tuns0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Caffe Kix0.5 km
  • Calzone Pizza1.0 km
  • Nashmills Sandwich Bar Cafe1.0 km
  • The Kitchen at Inspired0.0 km
  • Miller & Carter Steakhouse1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • JJK Fuel0.3 km
  • Seaworld Fish and Chips0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Apsley1.1 km
  • Kings Langley2.3 km
  • Hemel Hempstead3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbots Rise0.1 km
  • Rucklers Lane0.2 km
  • Red Lion Lane0.3 km
  • Red Lion Lane0.3 km
  • Hyde Lane0.3 km