WD4 8AU is a sought-after residential area on Rucklers Lane, 0.1km from Rucklers Green in Dacorum. Administratively it sits within Kings Langley ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD4, WD4 8AU offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% 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. Property: Prices average £513k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD4 8AU are sourced from Output Area E00118914 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUCKLERS LANE, WD4 8AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUCKLERS LANE, WD4 8AU.
326
38
£ 58,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD4 8AU 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
WD4 8AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £513k, 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD4 8AU. The average age is 38.4. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 572,500
8 sales · Mean £ 558,500
Detached
£ 582,500
2 sales · Mean £ 582,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD4 8AU has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Nash Mills Church of England Primary School
Kings Langley Primary School
Kings Langley School
Belswains Primary School
Two Waters Primary School
Chambersbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Three Tuns0.6 km
- Ye Olde Red Lion0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Darcy's0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead0.8 km
- The Paper Mill0.8 km
- Barista's0.8 km
- Caffe Kix0.3 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Kings Langley Service Station0.2 km
- Campus & Co0.2 km
- Apsley Supermarket0.7 km
- Gym Grub0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Great Elms Fish & Chip Shop1.0 km
- JJK Fuel0.0 km
- Seaworld Fish and Chips0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Apsley0.9 km
- Kings Langley2.6 km
- Hemel Hempstead2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Rucklers Lane0.2 km
- Rucklers Lane0.2 km
- Rucklers Green0.3 km
- Red Lion Lane0.3 km
- Abbots Rise0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD48AU · Data under Open Government Licence