Postcode Analysis Dacorum, East of England

ABBOTS RISE, WD4 8AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTS RISE, WD4 8AR.

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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

A sought-after, premium postcode. WD4 8AR's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership, and £469k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

WD4 8AR is a sought-after residential area on Abbots Rise, 0.2km from Rucklers Green in Rucklers Lane. Administratively it sits within Kings Langley ward and the Hemel Hempstead constituency.

For serious buyers, WD4 8AR is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £469k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD4 8AR 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 8AR. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 510,000

7 sales · Mean £ 508,064

Semi-Detached

£ 420,000

3 sales · Mean £ 411,666

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

WD4 8AR has low crime rates — 14 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime5
Other theft3
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Nash Mills Church of England Primary School

Good226 pupils0.7 km
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Kings Langley Primary School

Good444 pupils0.8 km
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Kings Langley School

Good1068 pupils1.0 km
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Belswains Primary School

Good349 pupils1.5 km
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Two Waters Primary School

Outstanding237 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Campus & Co0.2 km
  • Apsley Supermarket0.9 km
  • Gym Grub0.2 km
  • Kings Langley Service Station0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Ye Olde Red Lion0.5 km
  • The Three Tuns0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Caffe Kix0.5 km
  • Calzone Pizza0.9 km
  • Nashmills Sandwich Bar Cafe1.0 km
  • The Kitchen at Inspired0.1 km
  • Barista's1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • JJK Fuel0.2 km
  • Seaworld Fish and Chips0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Apsley1.0 km
  • Kings Langley2.4 km
  • Hemel Hempstead3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbots Rise0.1 km
  • Rucklers Lane0.2 km
  • Red Lion Lane0.3 km
  • Rucklers Lane0.3 km
  • Red Lion Lane0.3 km