Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

COMMON LANE, WD4 8BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMON LANE, WD4 8BL.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD4 8BL 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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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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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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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD4 8BL combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£1.0M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

WD4 8BL is a sought-after residential area on Common Lane, 0.2km from Kings Langley in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley. Administratively it sits within Kings Langley ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

For serious buyers, WD4 8BL is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% 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 £1.0M. 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 8BL are sourced from Output Area E00118905 (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 8BL. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 935,000

5 sales · Mean £ 892,000

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

WD4 8BL has low crime rates — 23 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order5
Other crime5
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Kings Langley Primary School

Good444 pupils0.4 km
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Kings Langley School

Good1068 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Londis @ Texaco Service Station0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Dalling and Co (Wines)0.2 km
  • Waddington On The Road0.7 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Kings Langley Cricket Club0.1 km
  • Kings Langley Services Club0.1 km
  • Rose & Crown0.4 km
  • The Saracens Head0.4 km
  • Kings Langley Community Centre0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.2 km
  • Oscars Pizza0.3 km
  • Pushpa LTD @ Cinnamon Lounge0.2 km
  • Cinnamon Lounge0.2 km
  • Fred and Ginger Coffee0.4 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Kings Langley Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Sweet as a Button0.4 km
  • The Lunch Box0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kings Langley1.4 km
  • Apsley2.1 km
  • Hemel Hempstead4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Vicarage Lane0.2 km
  • Vicarage Lane0.2 km
  • Archer Close0.3 km
  • Langley Hill0.3 km
  • Rectory Farm0.3 km