Gallows Hill is in Kings Langley and in Three Rivers district. WD4 8LY is located in the Gade Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Watford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gallows Hill, Kings Langley, WD4 8LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD4 8LX, WD4 8LU, WD5 0BR, WD5 0DB, WD5 0DA, WD5 0BN, WD5 0DE, WD4 8PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WD4 8LY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.9% | 49.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 8LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.9% 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 | 22% | 23% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.5% | 69.9% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 25.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 4.9% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 59.6% | 55.1% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 32.8% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
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 8LY this area, 6.4% 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 52.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 7% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 14.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 14.6% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 52.3% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 18.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96% | 95.4% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 95.3% | 95.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 95.4% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 76.7% | 17.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gallows Hill was 56.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.3% higher than the Chorleywood North & Sarratt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gallows Hill has the 19th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chorleywood North & Sarratt and the 127th highest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Gallows Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-02-12 | £735,714 |
| 99 Gallows Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-03-20 | £587,900 |
| 89 Gallows Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2017-01-06 | £708,463 |
| 85 Gallows Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £472,500 | 2010-12-10 | £837,844 |
| 83 Gallows Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2010-05-07 | £911,009 |
WD4 8LY 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 | 145 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 3,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School Broomfield Rise , WD5 0HW | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School Hazelwood Lane , WD5 0LG | 3out of 4 | 1,124 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 | 1,240 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Langley School Parsonage Close , WD5 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Langley Primary School Common Lane , WD4 8DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,358 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 | 2,556 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Academies Watford Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW | 2out of 4 | 3,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parmiter's School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU | 4out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Michael's Catholic High School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS | 4out of 4 | 3,869 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 4,860 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 | 1,087 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Elms Manor School High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX | - not rated | 3,279 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Hill School Bunkers Lane , HP3 8RP | - not rated | 3,320 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Garston Manor School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR | 3out of 4 | 3,575 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Secondary School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 3,633 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Shop | 4 Station Road, Kings Langley | 678 yd | |
| The Genuine Dining Company Ltd | Unit B Imagination Technologies, Home Park Industrial Estate | 730 yd | |
| The Sunny Side Brunch | 20 School Mead, Abbots Langley | 831 yd | |
| Shaahi Nan Kebab | 19 School Mead, Abbots Langley | 839 yd | |
| Valeside Catering Contracts Ltd @ Renewable Energy Systems | Beaufort Court, Egg Farm Lane | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Public House | The Unicorn Public House, 38 Gallows Hill | 161 yd | |
| Abbots Langley Cricket Club | Manor House Recreation Ground, Gallows Hill Lane | 822 yd | |
| Manor House Sports & Social Centre | Manor House Sports And Social Club, Gallows Hill Lane | 822 yd | |
| The Kings Head & Coach House | The Kings Head, Bridge Road | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lighthouse | 18 School Mead, Abbots Langley | 839 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 21 School Mead, Abbots Langley | 928 yd | |
| Hunton Spice | 5 Old Mill Road, Hunton Bridge | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Breakspeare School GALLOWS HILL LANE | 971 yd | |
| Tannerswood School HAZELWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Manor House Grounds | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,079 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.