Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

RUCKLERS LANE, WD4 8AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUCKLERS LANE, WD4 8AX.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD4 8AX 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.

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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD4 8AX combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£500k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 11.8% year-on-year.

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

WD4 8AX 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 8AX offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k, down 11.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD4 8AX are sourced from Output Area E00118914 (shared with 13 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 8AX. 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

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 507,000

14 sales · Mean £ 504,750

Terraced

£ 462,500

7 sales · Mean £ 451,928

Detached

£ 600,000

1 sales · Mean £ 600,000

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

WD4 8AX has low crime rates — 24 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.

Anti-social behaviour18
Violence and sexual offences15
Vehicle crime5
Other theft5
Drugs4

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 pupils1.1 km
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Belswains Primary School

Good349 pupils1.4 km
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Two Waters Primary School

Outstanding237 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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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Darcy's0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead0.8 km
  • The Paper Mill0.8 km
  • Barista's0.8 km
  • Caffe Kix0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Kings Langley Service Station0.2 km
  • Campus & Co0.2 km
  • Apsley Supermarket0.8 km
  • Gym Grub0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • JJK Fuel0.1 km
  • Seaworld Fish and Chips0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Apsley0.9 km
  • Kings Langley2.5 km
  • Hemel Hempstead3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Rucklers Lane0.1 km
  • Rucklers Lane0.2 km
  • Abbots Rise0.2 km
  • Rucklers Green0.3 km
  • Red Lion Lane0.3 km