WD4 8LR is a sought-after residential area located 0.9km from Langley Waterside in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley. Administratively it sits within Gade Valley ward and the St Albans constituency.
For serious buyers, WD4 8LR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WD4 8LR are sourced from Output Area E00120900 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD4 8LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD4 8LR.
356
44
£ 54,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD4 8LR 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.
Area Character
WD4 8LR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD4 8LR. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD4 8LR has low crime rates — 40 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
Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School
Breakspeare School
Abbots Langley School
Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Londis @ Texaco Service Station0.8 km
- Costcutter Kings Langley0.3 km
- Greggs @ Texaco Service Station0.8 km
- Noviellos Ices0.9 km
- Waddington On The Road0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bell0.8 km
- The Saracens Head0.9 km
- Unicorn Public House0.9 km
- Rose & Crown1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Valeside Catering Contracts Ltd @ Renewable Energy Systems0.3 km
- The Genuine Dining Company Ltd0.3 km
- The Little Shop0.2 km
- Fred and Ginger Coffee1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Sweet as a Button1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Langley0.3 km
- Apsley3.3 km
- Garston (Hertfordshire)4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Roman Gardens0.3 km
- Kings Langley Railway Station0.3 km
- Kings Langley Rail Station0.3 km
- Kings Langley Rail Station0.3 km
- Roman Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD48LR · Data under Open Government Licence