WD4 8AT is a sought-after residential area on Abbots 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 8AT offers 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WD4 8AT are sourced from Output Area E00118915 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBOTS RISE, WD4 8AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTS RISE, WD4 8AT.
272
45
£ 58,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WD4 8AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD4 8AT. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD4 8AT has low crime rates — 12 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
Kings Langley Primary School
Nash Mills Church of England Primary School
Kings Langley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Three Tuns0.9 km
- Ye Olde Red Lion0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.9 km
- Caffe Kix0.6 km
- The Kitchen at Inspired0.2 km
- Premier Inn Kings Langley0.9 km
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
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- JJK Fuel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Apsley1.2 km
- Kings Langley2.3 km
- Hemel Hempstead3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Abbots Rise0.0 km
- Rucklers Lane0.3 km
- Rucklers Green0.4 km
- Coniston Road0.4 km
- Red Lion Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WD48AT · Data under Open Government Licence