Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

WATERSIDE, WD4 8HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERSIDE, WD4 8HH.

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Population

206

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD4 8HH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD4 8HH combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£462k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 21.5% year-on-year.

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

WD4 8HH is a sought-after residential area on Waterside, 0.0km from Langley Waterside 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 8HH offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. 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. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £462k, up 21.5% year-on-year. 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 8HH are sourced from Output Area E00118907 (shared with 6 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 8HH. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 426,750

16 sales · Mean £ 424,496

Flat

£ 281,000

1 sales · Mean £ 281,000

Semi-Detached

£ 720,000

3 sales · Mean £ 705,000

Detached

£ 690,000

2 sales · Mean £ 690,000

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

WD4 8HH 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.

Violence and sexual offences62
Anti-social behaviour28
Public order11
Burglary10
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Kings Langley Primary School

Good444 pupils0.9 km
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Kings Langley School

Good1068 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Londis @ Texaco Service Station0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Dalling and Co (Wines)0.3 km
  • Waddington On The Road0.2 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Kings Langley Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Kings Langley Services Club0.4 km
  • Rose & Crown0.4 km
  • The Saracens Head0.3 km
  • Kings Langley Community Centre0.3 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.5 km
  • Oscars Pizza0.3 km
  • Pushpa LTD @ Cinnamon Lounge0.3 km
  • Cinnamon Lounge0.3 km
  • Fred and Ginger Coffee0.3 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Willow Edge0.1 km
  • Willow Edge0.1 km
  • Riverside Close0.2 km
  • Riverside Close0.2 km
  • Kingfisher Lure0.2 km