Hempstead Road is in Kings Langley and in Dacorum district. WD4 8AJ is located in the Kings Langley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, WD4 8AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD4 8AS, WD4 8AL, WD4 8AR, WD4 8AT, WD4 8AP, WD4 8AN, WD4 8AW, WD4 8AX, WD4 8AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD4 8AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WD4 8AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.5% | 28.6% | 11.1% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 54.9% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 6.3% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 8.5% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.2% | 55.3% | 16.1% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 28.4% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 12.7% | -6.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 26.7% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 5.8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 12.9% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 27.6% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.1% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.3% | 88.7% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 91.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 91.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 91.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.7% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hempstead Road was 202.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 211.1% higher than the Kings Langley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hempstead Road has the highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Kings Langley and the 40th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2025-03-28 | £1,841,608 |
| 129B Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £442,000 | 2019-08-23 | £545,815 |
| 123 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2011-02-15 | £965,381 |
| 123 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2001-05-24 | £853,741 |
| 125A Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £152,250 | 1995-09-22 | £950,862 |
WD4 8AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in WD4 8AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 3,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Mills Church of England Primary School Belswains Lane , Nash Mills HP3 9XB | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Langley Primary School Common Lane , WD4 8DQ | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belswains Primary School Barnfield , HP3 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Waters Primary School High Ridge Close , Apsley HP3 0AU | 4out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chambersbury Primary School Hill Common , Bennetts End HP3 8JH | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Langley School Love Lane , WD4 9HN | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 3,438 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 4,478 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbot's Hill School Bunkers Lane , HP3 8RP | - not rated | 978 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL | 4out of 4 | 2,833 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 3,624 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Breakspeare School Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU | 4out of 4 | 3,665 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Fields Academy 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 3,768 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kitchen at Inspired | The Eagle, 127 Hempstead Road | 3 yd | |
| Talkington Bates (Epson UK Ltd) | Cafe, Westside, London Road | 591 yd | |
| Caffe Kix | Caffe Kix, Westside, London Road | 592 yd | |
| Langley Tennis Club | Hemel Indoor Tennis Centre, Bunkers Lane | 1,039 yd | |
| Premier Inn Kings Langley | Premier Inn, Hempstead Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Langley AFC | A F C Kings Langley, Orbital Fasteners Stadium, Hempstead Road | 153 yd | |
| Ye Olde Red Lion | Red Lion, London Road | 592 yd | |
| The Three Tuns | The Three Tuns, Belswains Lane | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJK Fuel | Unit 3, 28 Rucklers Lane | 335 yd | |
| Seaworld Fish and Chips | Sea World, 3 The Denes | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4-6 The Denes | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gaywood Park HEMPSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Abbots Hill School BUNKERS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 844 yd |
| Langley Tennis Club BUNKERS LANE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,029 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.52 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.