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Belham Road is in Kings Langley and in Dacorum district. WD4 8BY 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 Belham Road, Kings Langley, WD4 8BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WD4 8BX, WD4 8BS, WD4 8DD, WD4 8DA, WD4 8BT, WD4 8DB, WD4 8BU, WD4 8BZ, WD4 8DG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WD4 8BY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.8%47.5%-1.3% 51.0% -3.5%
Male51.2%52.5%1.3% 49.0% 3.5%

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)
Single34%33.3%-0.7% 37.9% -4.6%
Married: Opposite sex47.2%50.5%3.3% 44.2% 6.3%
Separated3%2.5%-0.5% 2.2% 0.3%
Divorced10.7%9.3%-1.4% 9.1% 0.2%
Widowed5.1%4.4%-0.7% 6.1% -1.7%

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 (90.2%) 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 health62.3%63.9%1.6% 48.4% 15.5%
Good health25.8%26.3%0.5% 33.6% -7.3%
Fair health8.1%7.8%-0.3% 12.7% -4.9%
Bad health2.3%1.2%-1.1% 4.0% -2.8%
Very bad health1.5%0.8%-0.7% 1.2% -0.4%

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 8BY this area, 7.4% 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 48.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications15.7%7.4%-8.3% 18.2% -10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.6%9.8%0.2% 9.6% 0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels18.3%14.7%-3.6% 13.4% 1.3%
Apprenticeship3%3.4%0.4% 5.3% -1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.6%16.2%7.6% 16.9% -0.7%
Degree or Similar41.1%48.5%7.4% 33.8% 14.7%
Other3.6%0%-3.6% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.4%0.4% 1.1% -0.7%
Chinese0.8%0.8%0.0% 0.7% 0.1%
Indian0%2.8%2.8% 3.1% -0.3%
Pakistani0.8%0%-0.8% 2.7% -2.7%
Black African1.5%1.6%0.1% 2.5% -0.9%
Black Caribbean0%0.8%0.8% 1.0% -0.2%
Other Black0%2%2.0% 0.5% 1.5%
Mixed White and Asian1.9%2%0.1% 0.8% 1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.2%1.2% 0.9% 0.3%
Mixed Other0.4%0.8%0.4% 0.8% 0.0%
White94.2%87.4%-6.8% 81.4% 6.0%
Other0.4%0.4%0.0% 1.6% -1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.6% 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 Kingdom91.9%88.6%-3.3% 83.2% 5.4%
European Union3.1%5.5%2.4% 6.1% -0.6%
Rest of Europe0.4%0%-0.4% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa0.8%1.2%0.4% 2.7% -1.5%
Middle East and Asia1.5%2.4%0.9% 5.6% -3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.5%2.4%0.9% 1.3% 1.1%
Oceania0.4%0%-0.4% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0.4%0%-0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.8%88.2%-2.6% 83.2% 5.0%
10+ Years0%11%11.0% 9.8% 1.2%
5-10 Years0.8%0.8%0.0% 2.9% -2.1%
2-5 Years0.4%0%-0.4% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years8.1%0%-8.1% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom89.3% 76.7% 12.6%
Ireland2% 0.6% 1.4%
Italy0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Portugal0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Poland0.4% 1.3% -0.9%
Other EU countries1.2% 1.5% -0.3%
South and Eastern Africa0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
No passport held5.1% 13.5% -8.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion44.7% 37.2% 7.5%
Christian47.8% 46.2% 1.6%
Hindu2% 1.7% 0.3%
Not answered5.5% 6.0% -0.5%

Safety

Is Belham Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belham Road was 50.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.4% lower than the Kings Langley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Belham Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Kings Langley and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.6%.



🔎 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 8BY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Belham Road are based on 68 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 Belham Road, Kings Langley, WD4 8BY

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD4 8BY

Average Price
£746,811
Semi-Detached
£779,414
Terraced
£422,059
Detached
£948,149
Flats/Maisonettes
£348,577
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Belham Road

Average Price
£779,310
Semi-Detached
£796,496
Terraced
£733,679
Detached
£1,017,373
Flats/Maisonettes
£313,633
Other
£348,914

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Belham Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
10 Belham Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£755,0002024-10-15 £797,750
32 Belham Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£710,0002023-11-29 £764,897
12 Belham Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£670,0002023-11-22 £721,804
34 Belham Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£810,0002023-10-02 £855,865
6 Belham Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£715,0002022-01-13 £801,690
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD4 8BY

Employment

WD4 8BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

WD4 8BY 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 Employee86
Retired38
Self-Employed30
Part-Time Employee22
Student (economically inactive)7
Unemployed7
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Looking after home or family3
Other0

Employment Industry

Education20
Information and communication16
Human health and social work activities15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Other9
Accommodation and food service activities8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Construction7
Manufacturing6
Administrative and support service activities5
Financial and insurance activities4
Real estate activities3
Transport and storage3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2

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 4,194 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 4 315 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Nash Mills Church of England Primary School
Belswains Lane , Nash Mills HP3 9XB
3out of 4 1,575 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Two Waters Primary School
High Ridge Close , Apsley HP3 0AU
4out of 4 2,198 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Belswains Primary School
Barnfield , HP3 9QJ
3out of 4 2,302 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Chambersbury Primary School
Hill Common , Bennetts End HP3 8JH
3out of 4 2,477 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 4 800 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Longdean School
Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB
3out of 4 2,878 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Hemel Hempstead School
Heath Lane , HP1 1TX
3out of 4 4,112 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Adeyfield Academy
Longlands , HP2 4DE
1out of 4 4,158 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Laureate Academy
Warners End Road , HP1 3DW
1out of 4 5,164 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 1,435 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Breakspeare School
Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU
4out of 4 3,089 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodfield School
Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL
4out of 4 3,444 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Roman Fields Academy
11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF
- not rated 4,237 yd Academy alternative provision converter No Mixed More About School
Dacorum Education Support Centre
30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS
4out of 4 4,330 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable 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
Premier Inn Kings LangleyPremier Inn, Hempstead Road336 yd
Miller & Carter SteakhouseThe Young Pretender, 37 Hempstead Road336 yd
Cinnamon Lounge18 High Street649 yd
Dalling & Co20 High Street649 yd
Oscars Pizza21 High Street680 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Kings Langley Services ClubKings Langley Services Club, 5 Hempstead Road510 yd
Kings Langley Cricket ClubKings Langley Cricket Club, Vicarage Lane599 yd
Kings Langley Community CentreCommunity Centre, The Nap607 yd
The Saracens HeadSaracens Head, 47 High Street838 yd
Rose & CrownThe Rose And Crown, 60 High Street840 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Kings Langley Fish BarLangley Fish Bar, 11c Hempstead Road510 yd
The Lunch Box2 High Street649 yd
Sweet as a Button36 High Street840 yd
JJK FuelUnit 3, 28 Rucklers Lane1,027 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Gaywood Park
HEMPSTEAD ROAD
grass pitches390 yd
The Common
VICARAGE LANE
grass pitches674 yd
Primrose Hill
PRIMROSE HILL
grass pitches681 yd
Kings Langley Secondary School
LOVE LANE
grass pitches837 yd
Kings Langley School (Closed)
Love Lane
grass pitches, swimming pool838 yd
Rudolf Steiner School Kings Langley
LANGLEY HILL
grass pitches983 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 speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed162.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed22.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

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