Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

OSBOURNE AVENUE, WD4 8DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSBOURNE AVENUE, WD4 8DB.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD4 8DB 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD4 8DB combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£990k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £990k 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 8DB is a sought-after residential area on Osbourne Avenue, 0.5km 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 8DB offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% 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 £990k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD4 8DB are sourced from Output Area E00118902 (shared with 5 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 8DB. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.0%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 990,000

1 sales · Mean £ 990,000

Semi-Detached

£ 679,250

4 sales · Mean £ 678,375

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

WD4 8DB has low crime rates — 11 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour10
Other crime2
Burglary1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Kings Langley Primary School

Good444 pupils0.2 km
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Kings Langley School

Good1068 pupils0.5 km
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Nash Mills Church of England Primary School

Good226 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Londis @ Texaco Service Station0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Kings Langley Service Station0.9 km
  • Dalling and Co (Wines)0.6 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Kings Langley Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Kings Langley Services Club0.4 km
  • Rose & Crown0.7 km
  • The Saracens Head0.7 km
  • Kings Langley Community Centre0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.3 km
  • Oscars Pizza0.6 km
  • Pushpa LTD @ Cinnamon Lounge0.6 km
  • Cinnamon Lounge0.6 km
  • Fred and Ginger Coffee0.7 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Kings Langley Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Sweet as a Button0.7 km
  • The Lunch Box0.6 km
  • JJK Fuel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kings Langley1.7 km
  • Apsley1.8 km
  • Hemel Hempstead3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Common Lane0.2 km
  • Rectory Farm0.2 km
  • Rectory Farm0.3 km
  • Coniston Road0.3 km
  • Common Lane0.3 km