Hempstead Road is in Kings Langley and in Dacorum district. WD4 8AL 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 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD4 8AJ, WD4 8AR, WD4 8AX, WD4 8AP, WD4 8AU, WD4 8AS, HP3 9GL, WD4 8AT, HP3 9GJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD4 8AL 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 8AL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £1,881,000 | 2022-10-21 | £1,892,230 |
| 126 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £1,920,000 | 2022-10-21 | £1,931,463 |
| 118 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2014-08-29 | £1,040,199 |
| 120 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 1996-09-20 | £817,826 |
WD4 8AL 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 8AL 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 | 3,390 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 | 699 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Langley Primary School Common Lane , WD4 8DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belswains Primary School Barnfield , HP3 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Waters Primary School High Ridge Close , Apsley HP3 0AU | 4out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chambersbury Primary School Hill Common , Bennetts End HP3 8JH | 3out of 4 | 1,682 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 | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 3,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 4,351 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 | 912 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL | 4out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Fields Academy 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 3,702 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breakspeare School Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU | 4out of 4 | 3,776 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 145 yd | |
| Talkington Bates (Epson UK Ltd) | Cafe, Westside, London Road | 455 yd | |
| Caffe Kix | Caffe Kix, Westside, London Road | 457 yd | |
| Nashmills Sandwich Bar Cafe | 1 The Denes | 942 yd | |
| Langley Tennis Club | Hemel Indoor Tennis Centre, Bunkers Lane | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Langley AFC | A F C Kings Langley, Orbital Fasteners Stadium, Hempstead Road | 6 yd | |
| Ye Olde Red Lion | Red Lion, London Road | 457 yd | |
| The Three Tuns | The Three Tuns, Belswains Lane | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJK Fuel | Unit 3, 28 Rucklers Lane | 246 yd | |
| Seaworld Fish and Chips | Sea World, 3 The Denes | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4-6 The Denes | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gaywood Park HEMPSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Abbots Hill School BUNKERS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 757 yd |
| Langley Tennis Club BUNKERS LANE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 942 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.