Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

RUCKLERS LANE, WD4 8BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

357

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD4 8BA 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WD4 8BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £446k 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 8BA is a sought-after residential area on Rucklers Lane, 0.1km from Rucklers Lane in Rucklers Lane. Administratively it sits within Kings Langley ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

For serious buyers, WD4 8BA is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £446k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD4 8BA are sourced from Output Area E00118916 (shared with 10 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 8BA. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 422,500

6 sales · Mean £ 414,333

Semi-Detached

£ 442,500

8 sales · Mean £ 451,937

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

WD4 8BA has low crime rates — 21 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime3
Other theft3
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Nash Mills Church of England Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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Kings Langley Primary School

Good444 pupils0.9 km
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Kings Langley School

Good1068 pupils0.9 km
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Two Waters Primary School

Outstanding237 pupils1.3 km
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Belswains Primary School

Good349 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Campus & Co0.5 km
  • Apsley Supermarket0.9 km
  • Gym Grub0.3 km
  • Kings Langley Community Benefit Society1.0 km
  • Kings Langley Service Station0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Ye Olde Red Lion0.6 km
  • The Three Tuns0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Caffe Kix0.6 km
  • Calzone Pizza0.9 km
  • Marina Spice Lounge1.0 km
  • The Kitchen at Inspired0.5 km
  • Barista's0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • JJK Fuel0.3 km
  • Seaworld Fish and Chips1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Apsley0.9 km
  • Kings Langley2.5 km
  • Hemel Hempstead2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Rucklers Green0.1 km
  • Abbots Rise0.3 km
  • Rucklers Lane0.4 km
  • Rucklers Lane0.5 km