Watford Road is in Kings Langley and in Dacorum district. WD4 8EA 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 Watford Road, Kings Langley, WD4 8EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD4 8DP, WD4 8DN, WD4 8DW, WD4 8EW, WD4 8DY, WD4 8DS, WD4 8DR, WD4 8FF, WD4 8EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD4 8EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.3% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 8EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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 | 24.2% | 26.5% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 54.8% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 10.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 56.7% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 29.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 19.9% | 16.2% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 6.5% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 15.6% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 14.6% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 39.6% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91.6% | 89.8% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 93.5% | 93.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 93.1% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.9% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watford Road was 91.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.0% higher than the Kings Langley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Watford Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Kings Langley and the 140th highest crime rate of 471 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Watford Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £2,050,000 | 2025-11-06 | £1,962,059 |
| Orchard View, 34 Watford Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2020-12-04 | £1,214,961 |
| 16 Watford Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,062,000 | 2019-08-06 | £1,269,343 |
| 16 Watford Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2014-04-25 | £1,250,858 |
| 10 Watford Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2013-12-13 | £1,093,132 |
WD4 8EA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8EA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 4,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Langley Primary School Common Lane , WD4 8DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School Broomfield Rise , WD5 0HW | 3out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School Broomfield Rise , WD5 0HW | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Langleybury Langleybury Lane , Hunton Bridge WD4 8RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School Hazelwood Lane , WD5 0LG | 3out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Community 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 | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Langley School Love Lane , WD4 9HN | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langleybury School Hunton Bridge , WD4 8RW | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 4,054 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Road , Bennetts End HP3 8JB | - not rated | 4,054 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudolf Steiner School Langley Hill , WD4 9HG | - not rated | 893 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breakspeare School Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Hill School Bunkers Lane , HP3 8RP | - not rated | 2,508 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Leavesden Hospital , College Road WD5 0NU | - not rated | 3,088 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Elms Manor School High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX | - not rated | 4,184 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred and Ginger Coffee | 38c High Street | 440 yd | |
| Oscars Pizza | 21 High Street | 568 yd | |
| Kings Langley Tandoori | 43 High Street | 568 yd | |
| Cinnamon Lounge | 18 High Street | 602 yd | |
| Dalling & Co | 20 High Street | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saracens Head | Saracens Head, 47 High Street | 410 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | The Rose And Crown, 60 High Street | 410 yd | |
| Kings Langley Community Centre | Community Centre, The Nap | 671 yd | |
| Kings Langley Services Club | Kings Langley Services Club, 5 Hempstead Road | 742 yd | |
| The Old Palace | The Old Palace, 83 Langley Hill | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet as a Button | 36 High Street | 410 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | 2 High Street | 602 yd | |
| Kings Langley Fish Bar | Langley Fish Bar, 11c Hempstead Road | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Common VICARAGE LANE | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Primrose Hill PRIMROSE HILL | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Rudolf Steiner School Kings Langley LANGLEY HILL | grass pitches | 948 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.