Gallows Hill is in Kings Langley and in Three Rivers district. WD4 8PQ 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 8PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD4 8PG, WD4 8PH, WD4 8LU, WD4 8LX, WD5 0HF, WD4 8PL, WD4 8PJ, WD5 0DE, WD5 0DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD4 8PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 50.4% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46% | 49.6% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32% | 41.1% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 44.7% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 55.9% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 27.7% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 19.7% | 15.2% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 11% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 15.6% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 20.9% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 30.1% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 92.7% | 88.9% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 95.7% | 91.7% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 91.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.5% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gallows Hill was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% higher than the Chorleywood North & Sarratt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gallows Hill has the 14th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chorleywood North & Sarratt and the 107th highest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Gallows Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2023-06-09 | £894,726 |
| 10A Gallows Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-08-21 | £344,866 |
| 10 Gallows Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2019-11-29 | £469,235 |
| 8 Gallows Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2019-01-04 | £516,742 |
| 12A Gallows Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £466,000 | 2015-12-15 | £574,826 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 3,009 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 | 557 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School Hazelwood Lane , WD5 0LG | 3out of 4 | 951 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 | 971 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Langley School Parsonage Close , WD5 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Greenbank Road , WD17 4FS | 4out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Academies Watford Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW | 2out of 4 | 3,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parmiter's School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU | 4out of 4 | 3,494 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Michael's Catholic High School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS | 4out of 4 | 3,732 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 5,165 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Herts College Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ | - not rated | 5,201 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,017 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Elms Manor School High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX | - not rated | 3,166 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Secondary School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 3,375 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garston Manor School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR | 3out of 4 | 3,415 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Primary School Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ | - not rated | 3,476 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sunny Side Brunch | 20 School Mead, Abbots Langley | 623 yd | |
| Shaahi Nan Kebab | 19 School Mead, Abbots Langley | 630 yd | |
| Kim Barnes | Evergreen Football Club, South Way | 801 yd | |
| The Little Shop | 4 Station Road, Kings Langley | 997 yd | |
| The Genuine Dining Company Ltd | Unit B Imagination Technologies, Home Park Industrial Estate | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Public House | The Unicorn Public House, 38 Gallows Hill | 175 yd | |
| The Kings Head & Coach House | The Kings Head, Bridge Road | 735 yd | |
| Abbots Langley Cricket Club | Manor House Recreation Ground, Gallows Hill Lane | 805 yd | |
| Manor House Sports & Social Centre | Manor House Sports And Social Club, Gallows Hill Lane | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lighthouse | 18 School Mead, Abbots Langley | 630 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 21 School Mead, Abbots Langley | 708 yd | |
| Hunton Spice | 5 Old Mill Road, Hunton Bridge | 715 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tannerswood School HAZELWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Langleybury Playing Fields LANGLEYBURY PLAYING FIELDS LANGLEYBURY PLAYING FIELDS LANGLEYBURY LANE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Southway Playing Fields (Evergreen Fc) SOUTH WAY PLAYING FIELDS SOUTH WAY PLAYING FIELDS SOUTH WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Breakspeare School GALLOWS HILL LANE | 927 yd | |
| St Pauls C Of E Primary School LANGLEYBURY | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Manor House Grounds | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,067 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.