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Primrose Hill is in Kings Langley and in Three Rivers district. WD4 8FS is located in the Gade Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 2008-11-01.

StreetScan combines information about Primrose Hill, Kings Langley, WD4 8FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WD4 8HY, WD4 8FR, WD4 8HZ, WD4 8JF, WD4 8RT, WD4 8JJ, WD4 8HD, WD4 8JN, WD4 8HS.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WD4 8FS has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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)
Female50%50%0.0% 51.0% -1.0%
Male50%50%0.0% 49.0% 1.0%

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 area around WD4 8FS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single40.7%42.4%1.7% 37.9% 4.5%
Married: Opposite sex47.6%38.7%-8.9% 44.2% -5.5%
Married: Same sex0%1.8%1.8% 0.3% 1.5%
Separated3.7%3.7%0.0% 2.2% 1.5%
Divorced3.7%10.1%6.4% 9.1% 1.0%
Widowed4.2%3.2%-1.0% 6.1% -2.9%

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 (89.7%) 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%57%-5.3% 48.4% 8.6%
Good health24.2%32.7%8.5% 33.6% -0.9%
Fair health10.7%8%-2.7% 12.7% -4.7%
Bad health2.5%2%-0.5% 4.0% -2.0%
Very bad health0.4%0.4%0.0% 1.2% -0.8%

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 8FS this area, 9.2% 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 43.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications15.9%9.2%-6.7% 18.2% -9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.6%8.3%-3.3% 9.6% -1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.5%12.9%-4.6% 13.4% -0.5%
Apprenticeship2.6%2.8%0.2% 5.3% -2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.7%21.2%8.5% 16.9% 4.3%
Degree or Similar36.5%43.8%7.3% 33.8% 10.0%
Other3.2%1.8%-1.4% 2.8% -1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.4%0.4% 0.7% -0.3%
Indian2%2.4%0.4% 3.1% -0.7%
Pakistani0.4%0.4%0.0% 2.7% -2.3%
Other Asian0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%
Black African0.8%1.2%0.4% 2.5% -1.3%
Black Caribbean0%0.8%0.8% 1.0% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian2%0.8%-1.2% 0.8% 0.0%
Mixed White and African0.4%0%-0.4% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%0.8%0.4% 0.9% -0.1%
Mixed Other0.4%0%-0.4% 0.8% -0.8%
White93.4%92.5%-0.9% 81.4% 11.1%
Other0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.8% 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 Kingdom91.4%90.8%-0.6% 83.2% 7.6%
European Union2.9%3.6%0.7% 6.1% -2.5%
Rest of Europe1.2%0.8%-0.4% 0.8% 0.0%
Africa1.2%1.6%0.4% 2.7% -1.1%
Middle East and Asia1.6%0.8%-0.8% 5.6% -4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%2%1.6% 1.3% 0.7%
Oceania1.2%0.4%-0.8% 0.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.6%90.5%-0.1% 83.2% 7.3%
10+ Years2%7.1%5.1% 9.8% -2.7%
5-10 Years1.2%1.2%0.0% 2.9% -1.7%
2-5 Years1.2%1.2%0.0% 2.2% -1.0%
Less than 2 years4.9%0%-4.9% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.8% 76.7% 9.1%
France0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Spain0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Lithuania0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Poland0.4% 1.3% -0.9%
Romania0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Other EU countries1.2% 1.5% -0.3%
Other Europe0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Central and Western Africa0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
South-East Asia0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Oceania0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
No passport held7.9% 13.5% -5.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion44.5% 37.2% 7.3%
Christian46.9% 46.2% 0.7%
Hindu2.4% 1.7% 0.7%
Jewish0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Muslim1.2% 6.5% -5.3%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered4.3% 6.0% -1.7%

Safety

Is Primrose Hill Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Hill was 125.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.9% higher than the Abbots Langley & Bedmond average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Primrose Hill has the 13th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Abbots Langley & Bedmond and the 37th highest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.0%.



🔎 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. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,500
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in WD4 8FS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Primrose Hill are based on 192 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Three Rivers.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Primrose Hill, Kings Langley, WD4 8FS

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD4 8FS

Average Price
£287,778
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£287,778
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Primrose Hill

Average Price
£439,832
Semi-Detached
£491,690
Terraced
£418,293
Detached
£517,428
Flats/Maisonettes
£300,878
Other
£489,188

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Primrose HillStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
8 Navarre Court, 10 Primrose Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£255,0002025-08-22 £259,130
24 Navarre Court, 10 Primrose Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£247,0002025-03-28 £256,982
22 Navarre Court, 10 Primrose Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£248,0002025-03-28 £258,023
1 Navarre Court, 10 Primrose Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£260,0002024-12-13 £267,733
6 Navarre Court, 10 Primrose Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£267,0002024-03-01 £278,657
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD4 8FS

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee117
Retired26
Self-Employed25
Part-Time Employee17
Student (economically inactive)10
Unemployed9
Looking after home or family5
Other3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Professional, scientific and technical activities17
Construction15
Education15
Information and communication12
Administrative and support service activities12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Manufacturing9
Human health and social work activities9
Other8
Financial and insurance activities6
Real estate activities4
Accommodation and food service activities3
Transport and storage3

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 4,577 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Kingswood Nursery School
Briar Road , WD25 0DX
4out of 4 5,006 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 4 828 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Nash Mills Church of England Primary School
Belswains Lane , Nash Mills HP3 9XB
3out of 4 1,794 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Abbots Langley School
Parsonage Close , WD5 0BQ
3out of 4 2,408 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bedmond Academy
Meadow Way , Bedmond WD5 0RD
1out of 4 2,462 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Belswains Primary School
Barnfield , HP3 9QJ
3out of 4 2,489 yd Community 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 1,324 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Longdean School
Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB
3out of 4 2,873 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Adeyfield Academy
Longlands , HP2 4DE
1out of 4 4,253 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Hemel Hempstead School
Heath Lane , HP1 1TX
3out of 4 4,504 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Parmiter's School
High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU
4out of 4 4,611 yd Academy converter Not Applicable 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 1,324 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Breakspeare School
Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU
4out of 4 2,594 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodfield School
Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL
4out of 4 3,349 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Dacorum Education Support Centre
30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS
4out of 4 4,390 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
High Elms Manor School
High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX
- not rated 4,394 yd Other independent 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
Miller & Carter SteakhouseThe Young Pretender, 37 Hempstead Road566 yd
Premier Inn Kings LangleyPremier Inn, Hempstead Road566 yd
Oscars Pizza21 High Street705 yd
Kings Langley Tandoori43 High Street705 yd
Cinnamon Lounge18 High Street720 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The BellThe Bell Public House, 117 Primrose Hill332 yd
Kings Langley Community CentreCommunity Centre, The Nap550 yd
Kings Langley Services ClubKings Langley Services Club, 5 Hempstead Road657 yd
The Saracens HeadSaracens Head, 47 High Street816 yd
Rose & CrownThe Rose And Crown, 60 High Street841 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Kings Langley Fish BarLangley Fish Bar, 11c Hempstead Road657 yd
The Lunch Box2 High Street720 yd
Sweet as a Button36 High Street841 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Primrose Hill
PRIMROSE HILL
grass pitches230 yd
Gaywood Park
HEMPSTEAD ROAD
grass pitches724 yd
The Common
VICARAGE LANE
grass pitches1,073 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 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

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 speed76.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed64.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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