Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD4 8AL House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

No single demographic signal dominates WD4 8AL — age 45, 75% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WD4 8AL is a sought-after residential area on Hempstead Road, 0.3km from Rucklers Green in Rucklers Lane. Administratively it sits within Kings Langley ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

For serious buyers, WD4 8AL is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WD4 8AL 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 8AL. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

WD4 8AL has low crime rates — 23 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 offences22
Anti-social behaviour21
Drugs5
Vehicle crime5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Nash Mills Church of England Primary School

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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Kings Langley Primary School

Good444 pupils1.0 km
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Kings Langley School

Good1068 pupils1.2 km
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Belswains Primary School

Good349 pupils1.4 km
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Chambersbury Primary School

Good203 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Three Tuns0.6 km
  • Ye Olde Red Lion0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Campus & Co0.0 km
  • Apsley Supermarket0.9 km
  • Gym Grub0.2 km
  • Kings Langley Service Station0.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Caffe Kix0.4 km
  • Calzone Pizza0.9 km
  • Marina Spice Lounge0.9 km
  • Nashmills Sandwich Bar Cafe0.9 km
  • The Kitchen at Inspired0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • JJK Fuel0.2 km
  • Seaworld Fish and Chips0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Apsley1.0 km
  • Kings Langley2.4 km
  • Hemel Hempstead3.2 km

Bus Stops

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