Numbers Farm is in Kings Langley and in Three Rivers district. WD4 8LS 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 Numbers Farm, Kings Langley, WD4 8LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WD4 8LS 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 49.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51% | 50.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 8LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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 | 28% | 28.3% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 60.4% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 4.4% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 58.6% | 60.1% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 28.8% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 8.1% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 13.8% | 12.3% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 10.6% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 18.5% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 40.8% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.3% | 89.1% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
In this area, 88% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 88% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 88.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Numbers Farm was 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% lower than the Abbots Langley & Bedmond average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Numbers Farm has the 20th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Abbots Langley & Bedmond and the 114th lowest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Cottage, 3 Numbers Farm, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £907,204 | 2024-12-18 | £916,433 |
| 4 Numbers Farm, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2014-03-10 | £999,432 |
| Sycamore Cottage, 5 Numbers Farm, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £473,750 | 2011-05-05 | £878,716 |
| 4 Numbers Farm, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2007-11-26 | £993,855 |
| Juniper Cottage, 6 Numbers Farm, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £613,000 | 2006-02-15 | £1,316,147 |
WD4 8LS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 8LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 4,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 5,441 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 | 1,475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Langley School Parsonage Close , WD5 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School Broomfield Rise , WD5 0HW | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School Hazelwood Lane , WD5 0LG | 3out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedmond Academy Meadow Way , Bedmond WD5 0RD | 1out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 3,556 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parmiter's School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU | 4out of 4 | 3,860 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Academies Watford Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW | 2out of 4 | 3,921 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 | 4,261 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakspeare School Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU | 4out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Hill School Bunkers Lane , HP3 8RP | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| High Elms Manor School High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX | - not rated | 3,616 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL | 4out of 4 | 3,936 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garston Manor School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR | 3out of 4 | 4,075 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valeside Catering Contracts Ltd @ Renewable Energy Systems | Beaufort Court, Egg Farm Lane | 523 yd | |
| The Little Shop | 4 Station Road, Kings Langley | 675 yd | |
| The Genuine Dining Company Ltd | Unit B Imagination Technologies, Home Park Industrial Estate | 683 yd | |
| Fred and Ginger Coffee | 38c High Street | 982 yd | |
| Oscars Pizza | 21 High Street | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell | The Bell Public House, 117 Primrose Hill | 542 yd | |
| Kings Langley Community Centre | Community Centre, The Nap | 906 yd | |
| The Saracens Head | Saracens Head, 47 High Street | 948 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | The Rose And Crown, 60 High Street | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet as a Button | 36 High Street | 982 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | 2 High Street | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Primrose Hill PRIMROSE HILL | grass pitches | 707 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.