Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

ABBOTS RISE, WD4 8AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTS RISE, WD4 8AS.

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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

A sought-after, premium postcode. WD4 8AS's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership, and £460k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

WD4 8AS is a sought-after residential area on Abbots 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 8AS offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 £460k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD4 8AS 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 8AS. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 460,000

1 sales · Mean £ 460,000

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

WD4 8AS 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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime4
Other theft3
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Kings Langley Primary School

Good444 pupils0.8 km
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Nash Mills Church of England Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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Kings Langley School

Good1068 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Three Tuns0.8 km
  • Ye Olde Red Lion0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.9 km
  • Caffe Kix0.6 km
  • The Kitchen at Inspired0.1 km
  • Premier Inn Kings Langley0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Campus & Co0.2 km
  • Gym Grub0.3 km
  • Kings Langley Community Benefit Society0.9 km
  • Kings Langley Service Station0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • JJK Fuel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Abbots Rise0.1 km
  • Rucklers Lane0.3 km
  • Red Lion Lane0.4 km
  • Red Lion Lane0.4 km
  • Coniston Road0.4 km