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Rucklers Lane is in Kings Langley and in Dacorum district. WD4 8AU 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 Rucklers Lane, Kings Langley, WD4 8AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WD4 8AX, WD4 8AP, WD4 8AR, WD4 8AL, WD4 8AW, HP3 9TB, HP3 9TD, WD4 8AJ, WD4 8BA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD4 8AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.8%54.9%1.1% 51.0% 3.9%
Male46.2%45.1%-1.1% 49.0% -3.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single32.5%37.4%4.9% 37.9% -0.5%
Married: Opposite sex50.9%46.6%-4.3% 44.2% 2.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated3.6%3.4%-0.2% 2.2% 1.2%
Divorced10.5%8.8%-1.7% 9.1% -0.3%
Widowed2.5%3.1%0.6% 6.1% -3.0%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health53.5%56.1%2.6% 48.4% 7.7%
Good health34%32.9%-1.1% 33.6% -0.7%
Fair health10.9%9.1%-1.8% 12.7% -3.6%
Bad health1.2%1.8%0.6% 4.0% -2.2%
Very bad health0.3%0%-0.3% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around WD4 8AU this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications14.1%6.5%-7.6% 18.2% -11.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13.4%10%-3.4% 9.6% 0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.2%11.9%-3.3% 13.4% -1.5%
Apprenticeship2.9%4.2%1.3% 5.3% -1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.6%16.5%3.9% 16.9% -0.4%
Degree or Similar36.1%48.7%12.6% 33.8% 14.9%
Other5.8%2.3%-3.5% 2.8% -0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.3%0.3% 1.1% -0.8%
Chinese0.6%0%-0.6% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian1.8%2.1%0.3% 3.1% -1.0%
Other Asian1.5%2.4%0.9% 1.6% 0.8%
Black African0%0.3%0.3% 2.5% -2.2%
Black Caribbean1.8%0%-1.8% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.9%0.9% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and African0.6%0.9%0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.6%0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Mixed Other1.2%2.1%0.9% 0.8% 1.3%
White91.5%89.3%-2.2% 81.4% 7.9%
Other0.9%0.9%0.0% 1.6% -0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom89.1%87%-2.1% 83.2% 3.8%
European Union2.7%6.2%3.5% 6.1% 0.1%
Rest of Europe0%1.5%1.5% 0.8% 0.7%
Africa3.3%2.2%-1.1% 2.7% -0.5%
Middle East and Asia3.6%2.5%-1.1% 5.6% -3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.2%0.3%-0.9% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK87.8%86.2%-1.6% 83.2% 3.0%
10+ Years0.6%9.5%8.9% 9.8% -0.3%
5-10 Years2.4%3.1%0.7% 2.9% 0.2%
2-5 Years1.5%0.6%-0.9% 2.2% -1.6%
Less than 2 years7.6%0.6%-7.0% 1.9% -1.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom86.8% 76.7% 10.1%
Ireland1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Italy0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Portugal1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Spain0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Poland1.2% 1.3% -0.1%
Romania0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Other EU countries1.8% 1.5% 0.3%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
South-East Asia0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
No passport held3.4% 13.5% -10.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion40.5% 37.2% 3.3%
Christian48.2% 46.2% 2.0%
Buddhist1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Hindu1.5% 1.7% -0.2%
Jewish2.1% 0.5% 1.6%
Muslim1.5% 6.5% -5.0%
Not answered4.9% 6.0% -1.1%

Safety

Is Rucklers Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rucklers Lane was 51.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.7% lower than the Kings Langley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Rucklers Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Kings Langley and the 207th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£58,400
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in WD4 8AU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rucklers Lane are based on 200 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dacorum.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Rucklers Lane, Kings Langley, WD4 8AU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD4 8AU

Average Price
£619,346
Semi-Detached
£562,352
Terraced
£726,456
Detached
£765,590
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£546,688

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rucklers Lane

Average Price
£752,727
Semi-Detached
£603,622
Terraced
£511,285
Detached
£1,132,954
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£1,371,031

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rucklers LaneStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
12 Rucklers Lane, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£435,0002023-07-05 £463,852
58 Rucklers Lane, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£712,0002022-10-03 £738,868
34 Rucklers Lane, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£550,0002022-04-27 £593,114
32A Rucklers Lane, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£615,0002021-07-02 £692,555
54 Rucklers Lane, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£675,0002020-12-18 £784,622
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD4 8AU

Employment

WD4 8AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee119
Retired46
Part-Time Employee34
Self-Employed23
Looking after home or family12
Unemployed9
Student (economically inactive)7
Other5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles29
Transport and storage19
Accommodation and food service activities17
Construction16
Professional, scientific and technical activities15
Education15
Administrative and support service activities14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Other10
Information and communication10
Manufacturing9
Financial and insurance activities8
Real estate activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Heath Lane Nursery School
Heath Lane , HP1 1TT
3out of 4 3,215 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 4 696 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Kings Langley Primary School
Common Lane , WD4 8DQ
3out of 4 1,164 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Two Waters Primary School
High Ridge Close , Apsley HP3 0AU
4out of 4 1,301 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Belswains Primary School
Barnfield , HP3 9QJ
3out of 4 1,392 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Chambersbury Primary School
Hill Common , Bennetts End HP3 8JH
3out of 4 1,752 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kings Langley School
Love Lane , WD4 9HN
3out of 4 1,386 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Longdean School
Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB
3out of 4 2,144 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Hemel Hempstead School
Heath Lane , HP1 1TX
3out of 4 3,136 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Adeyfield Academy
Longlands , HP2 4DE
1out of 4 3,275 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Laureate Academy
Warners End Road , HP1 3DW
1out of 4 4,182 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abbot's Hill School
Bunkers Lane , HP3 8RP
- not rated 1,125 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Woodfield School
Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL
4out of 4 2,796 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Roman Fields Academy
11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF
- not rated 3,458 yd Academy alternative provision converter No Mixed More About School
Dacorum Education Support Centre
30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS
4out of 4 3,476 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lockers Park School
Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL
- not rated 3,752 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Kitchen at InspiredThe Eagle, 127 Hempstead Road315 yd
Talkington Bates (Epson UK Ltd)Cafe, Westside, London Road355 yd
Caffe KixCaffe Kix, Westside, London Road355 yd
Calzone Pizza21 Dickinson Quay798 yd
Darcy's19 Dickinson Quay814 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Kings Langley AFCA F C Kings Langley, Orbital Fasteners Stadium, Hempstead Road248 yd
Ye Olde Red LionRed Lion, London Road355 yd
The Three TunsThe Three Tuns, Belswains Lane645 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
JJK FuelUnit 3, 28 Rucklers Lane50 yd
Seaworld Fish and ChipsSea World, 3 The Denes818 yd
Great Elms Fish & Chip ShopGreat Elms Fish And Chips, 3 Great Elms Road1,075 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco4-6 The Denes818 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Gaywood Park
HEMPSTEAD ROAD
grass pitches671 yd
Abbots Hill School
BUNKERS LANE
grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts953 yd
Shendish Manor
golf1,020 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 79.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 79.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 79.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 79.5%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s17.9%

Download Speed

Median download speed19 Mbit/s
Average download speed93.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed2.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed9.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.