WD4 8AN is a sought-after residential area on Barnes Rise, 0.3km 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 8AN offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £618k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD4 8AN are sourced from Output Area E00118915 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNES RISE, WD4 8AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNES RISE, WD4 8AN.
272
45
£ 58,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD4 8AN combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£618k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £618k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD4 8AN. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 618,000
5 sales · Mean £ 541,300
Detached
£ 585,000
1 sales · Mean £ 585,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD4 8AN has low crime rates — 11 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
Nash Mills Church of England Primary School
Two Waters Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Campus & Co0.3 km
- Gym Grub0.3 km
- Kings Langley Community Benefit Society0.9 km
- Kings Langley Service Station0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Ye Olde Red Lion0.6 km
- The Three Tuns0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Caffe Kix0.6 km
- The Kitchen at Inspired0.2 km
- Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.9 km
- Premier Inn Kings Langley0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- JJK Fuel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Apsley1.1 km
- Kings Langley2.3 km
- Hemel Hempstead3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Abbots Rise0.1 km
- Rucklers Lane0.3 km
- Rucklers Green0.3 km
- Coniston Road0.4 km
- Red Lion Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WD48AN · Data under Open Government Licence