WD4 8BJ is a sought-after residential area on Hempstead Road, 0.1km from Kings Langley in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley. Administratively it sits within Kings Langley ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
For families considering a move, WD4 8BJ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WD4 8BJ are sourced from Output Area E00118909 (shared with 188 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD4 8BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEMPSTEAD ROAD, WD4 8BJ.
309
50
£ 58,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD4 8BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. WD4 8BJ's low deprivation rank, 55% ownership, and £245k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 8BJ. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD4 8BJ has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
Kings Langley Primary School
Kings Langley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Londis @ Texaco Service Station0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Spar0.1 km
- Dalling and Co (Wines)0.1 km
- Waddington On The Road0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Kings Langley Cricket Club0.2 km
- Kings Langley Services Club0.0 km
- Rose & Crown0.3 km
- The Saracens Head0.3 km
- Kings Langley Community Centre0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.2 km
- Oscars Pizza0.2 km
- Pushpa LTD @ Cinnamon Lounge0.1 km
- Cinnamon Lounge0.1 km
- Fred and Ginger Coffee0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Kings Langley Fish Bar0.0 km
- Sweet as a Button0.3 km
- The Lunch Box0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Langley1.3 km
- Apsley2.2 km
- Hemel Hempstead4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Vicarage Lane0.0 km
- Vicarage Lane0.1 km
- Langley Hill0.2 km
- Archer Close0.2 km
- Willow Edge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD48BJ · Data under Open Government Licence