WD4 8BD is a sought-after residential area on Rucklers Lane, 0.2km from Rucklers Lane 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 8BD offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £612k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD4 8BD are sourced from Output Area E00118916 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUCKLERS LANE, WD4 8BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUCKLERS LANE, WD4 8BD.
357
42
£ 58,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD4 8BD 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD4 8BD combines high owner-occupation (73%), strong property values (£612k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £612k 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 8BD. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 612,500
2 sales · Mean £ 612,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD4 8BD has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kings Langley School
Kings Langley Primary School
Nash Mills Church of England Primary School
Two Waters Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Three Tuns1.0 km
- Ye Olde Red Lion0.7 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Campus & Co0.7 km
- Apsley Supermarket1.0 km
- Gym Grub0.5 km
- Kings Langley Community Benefit Society0.9 km
- Kings Langley Service Station0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Caffe Kix0.7 km
- Calzone Pizza0.9 km
- The Kitchen at Inspired0.6 km
- Barista's0.9 km
- Shendish Manor Hotel0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- JJK Fuel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Apsley0.9 km
- Kings Langley2.6 km
- Hemel Hempstead2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Rucklers Green0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD48BD · Data under Open Government Licence