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Abbots View is in Kings Langley and in Dacorum district. WD4 8AW 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 Abbots View, Kings Langley, WD4 8AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WD4 8AN, WD4 8AP, WD4 8AR, WD4 8AT, WD4 8AS, WD4 8AX, WD4 8AU, WD4 8BA, WD4 8AJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD4 8AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.7%50.9%-1.8% 51.0% -0.1%
Male47.3%49.1%1.8% 49.0% 0.1%

Partnership Status

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 8AW 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single17.5%28.6%11.1% 37.9% -9.3%
Married: Opposite sex55.2%54.9%-0.3% 44.2% 10.7%
Separated2.6%1.8%-0.8% 2.2% -0.4%
Divorced11.3%6.3%-5.0% 9.1% -2.8%
Widowed13.4%8.5%-4.9% 6.1% 2.4%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health39.2%55.3%16.1% 48.4% 6.9%
Good health36%28.4%-7.6% 33.6% -5.2%
Fair health19.4%12.7%-6.7% 12.7% 0.0%
Bad health5.4%2.2%-3.2% 4.0% -1.8%
Very bad health0%1.5%1.5% 1.2% 0.3%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications35.1%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 Levels10.8%12.9%2.1% 13.4% -0.5%
Apprenticeship3.6%5.8%2.2% 5.3% 0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.4%18.2%5.8% 16.9% 1.3%
Degree or Similar20.6%27.6%7.0% 33.8% -6.2%
Other7.2%3.1%-4.1% 2.8% 0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0.9%0%-0.9% 3.1% -3.1%
Pakistani0%5.8%5.8% 2.7% 3.1%
Other Asian1.4%0%-1.4% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0.5%0%-0.5% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%0%-0.5% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian1.4%0%-1.4% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0%0.4%0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.7%1.8%-0.9% 0.9% 0.9%
Mixed Other0.5%0%-0.5% 0.8% -0.8%
White92.3%88.7%-3.6% 81.4% 7.3%
Other0%3.3%3.3% 1.6% 1.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom94.6%91.6%-3.0% 83.2% 8.4%
European Union1.4%3.3%1.9% 6.1% -2.8%
Rest of Europe0.5%0%-0.5% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa0.9%1.8%0.9% 2.7% -0.9%
Middle East and Asia1.8%3.3%1.5% 5.6% -2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.5%0%-0.5% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0.5%0%-0.5% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK93.2%91.3%-1.9% 83.2% 8.1%
10+ Years0%7.2%7.2% 9.8% -2.6%
5-10 Years0.9%0.7%-0.2% 2.9% -2.2%
2-5 Years0.5%0%-0.5% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years5.4%0.7%-4.7% 1.9% -1.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.6% 76.7% 5.9%
Ireland1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Poland0.4% 1.3% -0.9%
Romania1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Other EU countries1.8% 1.5% 0.3%
Southern Asia0.7% 1.2% -0.5%
No passport held11.6% 13.5% -1.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion28% 37.2% -9.2%
Christian56.7% 46.2% 10.5%
Muslim7.6% 6.5% 1.1%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered7.3% 6.0% 1.3%

Safety

Is Abbots View Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbots View 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.

Abbots View 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%.



🔎 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 8AW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Abbots View are based on 21 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 Abbots View, Kings Langley, WD4 8AW

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD4 8AW

Average Price
£552,906
Semi-Detached
£478,165
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£640,105
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Abbots View

Average Price
£556,097
Semi-Detached
£521,270
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£612,690
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Abbots ViewStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
42 Abbots View, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£370,0002022-10-04 £383,962
4 Abbots View, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£425,0002021-09-30 £484,853
21 Abbots View, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£325,0002021-05-14 £384,191
21 Abbots View, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£300,0002021-03-31 £351,852
10 Abbots View, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£460,0002019-04-26 £560,814
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD4 8AW

Employment

WD4 8AW 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 8AW 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired72
Full-Time Employee59
Part-Time Employee26
Self-Employed23
Looking after home or family13
Other8
Student (economically inactive)7
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7
Unemployed4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles20
Construction11
Education10
Professional, scientific and technical activities9
Human health and social work activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Other5
Information and communication4
Accommodation and food service activities4
Manufacturing4
Administrative and support service activities4
Transport and storage3
Financial and insurance activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

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 3,433 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kings Langley Primary School
Common Lane , WD4 8DQ
3out of 4 911 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Nash Mills Church of England Primary School
Belswains Lane , Nash Mills HP3 9XB
3out of 4 942 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Two Waters Primary School
High Ridge Close , Apsley HP3 0AU
4out of 4 1,459 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Belswains Primary School
Barnfield , HP3 9QJ
3out of 4 1,647 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Chambersbury Primary School
Hill Common , Bennetts End HP3 8JH
3out of 4 1,979 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 1,135 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Longdean School
Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB
3out of 4 2,375 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Hemel Hempstead School
Heath Lane , HP1 1TX
3out of 4 3,351 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Adeyfield Academy
Longlands , HP2 4DE
1out of 4 3,529 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Laureate Academy
Warners End Road , HP1 3DW
1out of 4 4,403 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 1,230 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Woodfield School
Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL
4out of 4 3,014 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Roman Fields Academy
11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF
- not rated 3,569 yd Academy alternative provision converter No Mixed More About School
Dacorum Education Support Centre
30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS
4out of 4 3,728 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Breakspeare School
Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU
4out of 4 3,806 yd Community special school Yes Mixed 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 Road262 yd
Talkington Bates (Epson UK Ltd)Cafe, Westside, London Road611 yd
Caffe KixCaffe Kix, Westside, London Road612 yd
Calzone Pizza21 Dickinson Quay1,040 yd
Barista'sApsley Railway Station, London Road1,055 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Kings Langley AFCA F C Kings Langley, Orbital Fasteners Stadium, Hempstead Road329 yd
Ye Olde Red LionRed Lion, London Road612 yd
The Three TunsThe Three Tuns, Belswains Lane899 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
JJK FuelUnit 3, 28 Rucklers Lane304 yd
Seaworld Fish and ChipsSea World, 3 The Denes1,074 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco4-6 The Denes1,074 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Gaywood Park
HEMPSTEAD ROAD
grass pitches499 yd
Shendish Manor
golf1,068 yd
Abbots Hill School
BUNKERS LANE
grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts1,083 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 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

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/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed163.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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