WD4 8BW is a sought-after residential area on The Common, 0.2km from Kings Langley in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley. Administratively it sits within Kings Langley ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD4, WD4 8BW 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 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £687k. 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 8BW are sourced from Output Area E00118905 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE COMMON, WD4 8BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE COMMON, WD4 8BW.
324
39
£ 58,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD4 8BW 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 8BW combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£687k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £687k 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 8BW. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 850,000
1 sales · Mean £ 850,000
Semi-Detached
£ 525,000
1 sales · Mean £ 525,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD4 8BW has low crime rates — 27 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
10 nearby- Londis @ Texaco Service Station0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Dalling and Co (Wines)0.2 km
- Waddington On The Road0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Kings Langley Cricket Club0.2 km
- Kings Langley Services Club0.1 km
- Rose & Crown0.4 km
- The Saracens Head0.4 km
- Kings Langley Community Centre0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.1 km
- Oscars Pizza0.3 km
- Pushpa LTD @ Cinnamon Lounge0.2 km
- Cinnamon Lounge0.2 km
- Fred and Ginger Coffee0.4 km
- + 3 more
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 Lane0.1 km
- Rectory Farm0.2 km
- Vicarage Lane0.2 km
- Langley Hill0.3 km
- Archer Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD48BW · Data under Open Government Licence