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Station Road is in Kings Langley and in Three Rivers district. WD4 8LH is located in the Gade Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.

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

Nearby postcodes are: WD4 8SL, WD4 8LD, WD4 8LP, WD4 8GZ, WD4 8GY, WD4 8GU, WD4 8GX, WD4 8LB, WD4 8SG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD4 8LH is primarily male, with 56.3% of the population 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)
Female46.6%43.7%-2.9% 51.0% -7.3%
Male53.4%56.3%2.9% 49.0% 7.3%

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 8LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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)
Single35.3%55.5%20.2% 37.9% 17.6%
Married: Opposite sex42.2%29.1%-13.1% 44.2% -15.1%
Separated2.5%2.7%0.2% 2.2% 0.5%
Divorced15.7%9.8%-5.9% 9.1% 0.7%
Widowed4.4%3%-1.4% 6.1% -3.1%

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 (91.6%) 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 health51%55.7%4.7% 48.4% 7.3%
Good health37.3%35.9%-1.4% 33.6% 2.3%
Fair health9.2%6.3%-2.9% 12.7% -6.4%
Bad health2%2%0.0% 4.0% -2.0%
Very bad health0.4%0%-0.4% 1.2% -1.2%

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 8LH 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 43.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications11.3%9.2%-2.1% 18.2% -9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13.7%10.7%-3.0% 9.6% 1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.7%13.6%-2.1% 13.4% 0.2%
Apprenticeship4.4%3.8%-0.6% 5.3% -1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.3%17.8%8.5% 16.9% 0.9%
Degree or Similar43.1%43.2%0.1% 33.8% 9.4%
Other2.5%1.8%-0.7% 2.8% -1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.8%1%0.2% 0.7% 0.3%
Indian2.4%2%-0.4% 3.1% -1.1%
Other Asian0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%
Black African0%1.8%1.8% 2.5% -0.7%
Black Caribbean0.8%2%1.2% 1.0% 1.0%
Other Black0%0.8%0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Mixed White and Asian0%2%2.0% 0.8% 1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.6%1.8%0.2% 0.9% 0.9%
Mixed Other0.4%1%0.6% 0.8% 0.2%
White93.6%84.4%-9.2% 81.4% 3.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.5%0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Arab0.4%1%0.6% 0.6% 0.4%
Other0%1.3%1.3% 1.6% -0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.4% 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 Kingdom88%82.4%-5.6% 83.2% -0.8%
European Union3.6%6.3%2.7% 6.1% 0.2%
Rest of Europe0.4%1%0.6% 0.8% 0.2%
Africa3.2%5.5%2.3% 2.7% 2.8%
Middle East and Asia3.6%3.5%-0.1% 5.6% -2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%1.3%0.9% 1.3% 0.0%
Oceania0.8%0%-0.8% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK86.3%82.4%-3.9% 83.2% -0.8%
10+ Years0%10.3%10.3% 9.8% 0.5%
5-10 Years2.4%2.8%0.4% 2.9% -0.1%
2-5 Years5.2%1.3%-3.9% 2.2% -0.9%
Less than 2 years6%3.3%-2.7% 1.9% 1.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom80.3% 76.7% 3.6%
Ireland2.5% 0.6% 1.9%
France0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Germany0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Italy0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland1.8% 1.3% 0.5%
Romania1% 0.9% 0.1%
Other EU countries1.3% 1.5% -0.2%
Other Europe0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Eastern Asia0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
No passport held7.1% 13.5% -6.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion40.9% 37.2% 3.7%
Christian44.4% 46.2% -1.8%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu1.5% 1.7% -0.2%
Jewish0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Muslim2.3% 6.5% -4.2%
Not answered10.1% 6.0% 4.1%

Safety

Is Station Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 190.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 178.3% higher than the Abbots Langley & Bedmond average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Station Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Abbots Langley & Bedmond and the 13th highest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.6%.



🔎 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 8LH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Station Road are based on 179 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 Station Road, Kings Langley, WD4 8LH

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD4 8LH

Average Price
£5,251,778
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£5,251,778

Estimated Average Property Prices for Station Road

Average Price
£553,683
Semi-Detached
£553,163
Terraced
£494,144
Detached
£779,947
Flats/Maisonettes
£248,096
Other
£6,443,299

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Station Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Faraday House Station Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Other, an established residential building
£5,520,0002017-06-26 £5,385,889
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD4 8LH

Employment

WD4 8LH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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 8LH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee175
Self-Employed53
Retired36
Part-Time Employee28
Student (economically inactive)16
Other8
Unemployed8
Looking after home or family8
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles20
Professional, scientific and technical activities19
Manufacturing14
Human health and social work activities14
Education13
Other10
Administrative and support service activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Transport and storage8
Information and communication8
Construction8
Accommodation and food service activities7
Financial and insurance activities6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Real estate activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kingswood Nursery School
Briar Road , WD25 0DX
4out of 4 4,239 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Heath Lane Nursery School
Heath Lane , HP1 1TT
3out of 4 5,435 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 1,289 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School
Broomfield Rise , WD5 0HW
3out of 4 1,694 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Abbots Langley School
Parsonage Close , WD5 0BQ
3out of 4 1,950 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School
Hazelwood Lane , WD5 0LG
3out of 4 2,063 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Langleybury
Langleybury Lane , Hunton Bridge WD4 8RJ
3out of 4 2,367 yd Voluntary aided 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 1,629 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Longdean School
Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB
3out of 4 3,724 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Parmiter's School
High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU
4out of 4 4,109 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Future Academies Watford
Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW
2out of 4 4,122 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Saint Michael's Catholic High School
High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS
4out of 4 4,487 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Breakspeare School
Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU
4out of 4 1,836 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Abbot's Hill School
Bunkers Lane , HP3 8RP
- not rated 2,171 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
High Elms Manor School
High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX
- not rated 3,848 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodfield School
Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL
4out of 4 4,149 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Garston Manor School
Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR
3out of 4 4,276 yd Community special school 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
The Genuine Dining Company LtdUnit B Imagination Technologies, Home Park Industrial Estate467 yd
The Little Shop4 Station Road, Kings Langley508 yd
Valeside Catering Contracts Ltd @ Renewable Energy SystemsBeaufort Court, Egg Farm Lane657 yd
Fred and Ginger Coffee38c High Street692 yd
Oscars Pizza21 High Street734 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The BellThe Bell Public House, 117 Primrose Hill577 yd
The Saracens HeadSaracens Head, 47 High Street653 yd
Rose & CrownThe Rose And Crown, 60 High Street685 yd
Kings Langley Community CentreCommunity Centre, The Nap702 yd
Kings Langley Services ClubKings Langley Services Club, 5 Hempstead Road885 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sweet as a Button36 High Street685 yd
The Lunch Box2 High Street788 yd
Kings Langley Fish BarLangley Fish Bar, 11c Hempstead Road885 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Primrose Hill
PRIMROSE HILL
grass pitches673 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 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%

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