Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

BARNES RISE, WD4 8AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNES RISE, WD4 8AN.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 58,400 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD4 8AN combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£618k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £618k 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 8AN is a sought-after residential area on Barnes Rise, 0.3km from Rucklers Green in Rucklers Lane. Administratively it sits within Kings Langley ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD4, WD4 8AN offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 75% 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 £618k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD4 8AN are sourced from Output Area E00118915 (shared with 9 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 8AN. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.7%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 618,000

5 sales · Mean £ 541,300

Detached

£ 585,000

1 sales · Mean £ 585,000

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

WD4 8AN 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime3
Other theft3
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Kings Langley Primary School

Good444 pupils0.7 km
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Kings Langley School

Good1068 pupils0.9 km
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Nash Mills Church of England Primary School

Good226 pupils0.9 km
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Two Waters Primary School

Outstanding237 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Campus & Co0.3 km
  • Gym Grub0.3 km
  • Kings Langley Community Benefit Society0.9 km
  • Kings Langley Service Station0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Ye Olde Red Lion0.6 km
  • The Three Tuns0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Caffe Kix0.6 km
  • The Kitchen at Inspired0.2 km
  • Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.9 km
  • Premier Inn Kings Langley0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • JJK Fuel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Apsley1.1 km
  • Kings Langley2.3 km
  • Hemel Hempstead3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbots Rise0.1 km
  • Rucklers Lane0.3 km
  • Rucklers Green0.3 km
  • Coniston Road0.4 km
  • Red Lion Lane0.5 km