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Railway Terrace is in Kings Langley and in Three Rivers district. WD4 8JE is located in the Gade Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

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

Nearby postcodes are: HP3 8RX, HP3 8RU, HP3 8RZ, HP3 8RY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WD4 8JE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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)
Female50.1%49.3%-0.8% 51.0% -1.7%
Male49.9%50.7%0.8% 49.0% 1.7%

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)
Single34.8%41%6.2% 37.9% 3.1%
Married: Opposite sex48.6%46.2%-2.4% 44.2% 2.0%
Separated1.8%1.5%-0.3% 2.2% -0.7%
Divorced9.6%8.7%-0.9% 9.1% -0.4%
Widowed5.3%2.6%-2.7% 6.1% -3.5%

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 (92.5%) 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 health54.1%66%11.9% 48.4% 17.6%
Good health38.1%26.5%-11.6% 33.6% -7.1%
Fair health7.3%5.8%-1.5% 12.7% -6.9%
Bad health0.6%1.2%0.6% 4.0% -2.8%
Very bad health0%0.5%0.5% 1.2% -0.7%

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 qualifications9.9%10.4%0.5% 18.2% -7.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16%6.6%-9.4% 9.6% -3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels20.6%16.7%-3.9% 13.4% 3.3%
Apprenticeship5.3%5.8%0.5% 5.3% 0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels16%21.3%5.3% 16.9% 4.4%
Degree or Similar25.5%36.6%11.1% 33.8% 2.8%
Other6.7%2.6%-4.1% 2.8% -0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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)
Bangladeshi1.4%0%-1.4% 1.1% -1.1%
Indian1.4%1.4%0.0% 3.1% -1.7%
Other Asian0.6%1%0.4% 1.6% -0.6%
Black African0%0.5%0.5% 2.5% -2.0%
Black Caribbean0%1%1.0% 1.0% 0.0%
Other Black0.3%0%-0.3% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.6%1.4%0.8% 0.8% 0.6%
Mixed White and African0%0.2%0.2% 0.4% -0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.5%0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Mixed Other0.3%1.2%0.9% 0.8% 0.4%
White95.5%91.8%-3.7% 81.4% 10.4%
Roma0%0.2%0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Other0%0.7%0.7% 1.6% -0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.8% 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 Kingdom93.6%89.8%-3.8% 83.2% 6.6%
European Union2%5.3%3.3% 6.1% -0.8%
Africa2%2.2%0.2% 2.7% -0.5%
Middle East and Asia1.4%1.5%0.1% 5.6% -4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.6%0.7%0.1% 1.3% -0.6%
Oceania0.6%0.5%-0.1% 0.3% 0.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK93%89%-4.0% 83.2% 5.8%
10+ Years2%7.4%5.4% 9.8% -2.4%
5-10 Years0%2.2%2.2% 2.9% -0.7%
2-5 Years1.4%1.4%0.0% 2.2% -0.8%
Less than 2 years3.6%0%-3.6% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88.4% 76.7% 11.7%
Ireland2.2% 0.6% 1.6%
France0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Italy0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Poland1.2% 1.3% -0.1%
Romania0.2% 0.9% -0.7%
Other EU countries0.7% 1.5% -0.8%
Southern Asia0.2% 1.2% -1.0%
North America and the Caribbean0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Oceania0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
No passport held4.8% 13.5% -8.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion41.7% 37.2% 4.5%
Christian46.5% 46.2% 0.3%
Hindu1% 1.7% -0.7%
Jewish2.7% 0.5% 2.2%
Muslim1.2% 6.5% -5.3%
Other religion1% 0.6% 0.4%
Not answered6% 6.0% 0.0%

Safety

Is Railway Terrace Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railway Terrace was 111.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.7% higher than the Abbots Langley & Bedmond average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Railway Terrace has the 15th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Abbots Langley & Bedmond and the 45th highest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.6%.



🔎 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. 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 8JE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Railway Terrace are based on 103 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 Railway Terrace, Kings Langley, WD4 8JE

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD4 8JE

Average Price
£554,355
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£554,355

Estimated Average Property Prices for Railway Terrace

Average Price
£461,862
Semi-Detached
£499,553
Terraced
£393,062
Detached
£662,565
Flats/Maisonettes
£254,647
Other
£512,328

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Railway TerraceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Unit 12 Langley Wharf Railway Terrace, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Other, an established residential building
£680,0002023-08-23 £686,151
Unit 2 Langley Wharf Railway Terrace, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Other, an established residential building
£723,5002021-03-08 £741,218
Car Parking Space - Unit 10 Langley Wharf Railway Terrace, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Other, an established residential building
£750,0002018-11-12 £762,918
Unit 10 Langley Wharf, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Other, an established residential building
£750,0002018-11-12 £762,918
Unit 14 Langley Wharf Railway Terrace, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Other, an established residential building
£375,0002018-10-22 £379,919
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD4 8JE

Employment

WD4 8JE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8JE 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 Employee161
Retired54
Self-Employed47
Part-Time Employee43
Student (economically inactive)14
Unemployed9
Other6
Looking after home or family5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles42
Construction34
Human health and social work activities22
Other16
Manufacturing16
Education13
Information and communication13
Accommodation and food service activities12
Transport and storage10
Professional, scientific and technical activities9
Administrative and support service activities8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Financial and insurance activities6
Real estate activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

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 3,827 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 4 873 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Nash Mills Church of England Primary School
Belswains Lane , Nash Mills HP3 9XB
3out of 4 1,065 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Belswains Primary School
Barnfield , HP3 9QJ
3out of 4 1,781 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Chambersbury Primary School
Hill Common , Bennetts End HP3 8JH
3out of 4 1,904 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Two Waters Primary School
High Ridge Close , Apsley HP3 0AU
4out of 4 1,961 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 1,298 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Longdean School
Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB
3out of 4 2,303 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Adeyfield Academy
Longlands , HP2 4DE
1out of 4 3,607 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Hemel Hempstead School
Heath Lane , HP1 1TX
3out of 4 3,753 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Laureate Academy
Warners End Road , HP1 3DW
1out of 4 4,784 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 878 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Woodfield School
Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL
4out of 4 2,868 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Breakspeare School
Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU
4out of 4 3,336 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Dacorum Education Support Centre
30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS
4out of 4 3,770 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Roman Fields Academy
11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF
- not rated 4,111 yd Academy alternative provision converter No 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 Road346 yd
Miller & Carter SteakhouseThe Young Pretender, 37 Hempstead Road875 yd
Premier Inn Kings LangleyPremier Inn, Hempstead Road875 yd
Talkington Bates (Epson UK Ltd)Cafe, Westside, London Road888 yd
Caffe KixCaffe Kix, Westside, London Road890 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Kings Langley AFCA F C Kings Langley, Orbital Fasteners Stadium, Hempstead Road446 yd
Ye Olde Red LionRed Lion, London Road890 yd
Kings Langley Services ClubKings Langley Services Club, 5 Hempstead Road1,051 yd
The BellThe Bell Public House, 117 Primrose Hill1,083 yd
Kings Langley Community CentreCommunity Centre, The Nap1,085 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
JJK FuelUnit 3, 28 Rucklers Lane672 yd
Kings Langley Fish BarLangley Fish Bar, 11c Hempstead Road1,051 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Gaywood Park
HEMPSTEAD ROAD
grass pitches210 yd
Abbots Hill School
BUNKERS LANE
grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts810 yd
Primrose Hill
PRIMROSE HILL
grass pitches954 yd
Langley Tennis Club
BUNKERS LANE
indoor tennis centre, tennis courts979 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 76.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 76.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 76.5%

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/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed42.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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