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Bridge Road is in Hunton Bridge, Kings Langley and in Three Rivers district. WD4 8RQ 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 Bridge Road, Hunton Bridge, Kings Langley, WD4 8RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WD4 8RD, WD4 8RB, WD4 8RH, WD4 8FJ, WD4 8FN, WD4 8RE, WD4 8FL, WD4 8PU, WD4 8FT.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD4 8RQ is primarily male, with 56.8% 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)
Female53.5%43.2%-10.3% 51.0% -7.8%
Male46.5%56.8%10.3% 49.0% 7.8%

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)
Single24.9%34.7%9.8% 37.9% -3.2%
Married: Opposite sex52.1%42.7%-9.4% 44.2% -1.5%
Separated4.1%4.6%0.5% 2.2% 2.4%
Divorced12.4%12.1%-0.3% 9.1% 3.0%
Widowed6.5%5.9%-0.6% 6.1% -0.2%

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 (88.2%) 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 health47.6%56%8.4% 48.4% 7.6%
Good health36%32.2%-3.8% 33.6% -1.4%
Fair health13.1%9.2%-3.9% 12.7% -3.5%
Bad health1.8%1.5%-0.3% 4.0% -2.5%
Very bad health1.5%1.1%-0.4% 1.2% -0.1%

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 qualifications17.1%11.3%-5.8% 18.2% -6.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 20.3%9.2%-11.1% 9.6% -0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.5%14.2%-3.3% 13.4% 0.8%
Apprenticeship3.7%6.3%2.6% 5.3% 1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.6%14.6%4.0% 16.9% -2.3%
Degree or Similar27.6%41.4%13.8% 33.8% 7.6%
Other3.2%2.9%-0.3% 2.8% 0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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)
Bangladeshi1.1%0%-1.1% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0.4%1.1%0.7% 0.7% 0.4%
Indian2.2%2.2%0.0% 3.1% -0.9%
Pakistani0.4%0%-0.4% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian0%0.7%0.7% 1.6% -0.9%
Black African1.8%0.4%-1.4% 2.5% -2.1%
Black Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.4%0%-0.4% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0.7%0%-0.7% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.8%0%-1.8% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other1.8%1.5%-0.3% 0.8% 0.7%
White89.1%91.1%2.0% 81.4% 9.7%
Arab0%1.1%1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Other0%1.8%1.8% 1.6% 0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.8% 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 Kingdom93.5%83.8%-9.7% 83.2% 0.6%
European Union1.1%12.2%11.1% 6.1% 6.1%
Rest of Europe1.5%0.4%-1.1% 0.8% -0.4%
Africa1.8%0.4%-1.4% 2.7% -2.3%
Middle East and Asia1.1%3.3%2.2% 5.6% -2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%0%-0.7% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0.4%0%-0.4% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK91.3%84.1%-7.2% 83.2% 0.9%
10+ Years0.4%10.4%10.0% 9.8% 0.6%
5-10 Years1.8%4.8%3.0% 2.9% 1.9%
2-5 Years0.7%0%-0.7% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years5.8%0.7%-5.1% 1.9% -1.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.9% 76.7% 11.2%
Ireland2.6% 0.6% 2.0%
Germany0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Italy0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Spain0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Romania3.3% 0.9% 2.4%
Other EU countries2.2% 1.5% 0.7%
No passport held2.2% 13.5% -11.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion25.7% 37.2% -11.5%
Christian66.2% 46.2% 20.0%
Buddhist0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Hindu1.5% 1.7% -0.2%
Jewish1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Not answered4.8% 6.0% -1.2%

Safety

Is Bridge Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Road was 135.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 176.1% higher than the Chorleywood North & Sarratt average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bridge Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chorleywood North & Sarratt and the 24th highest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.



🔎 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. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,600
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in WD4 8RQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bridge Road are based on 67 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 Bridge Road, Hunton Bridge, Kings Langley, WD4 8RQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD4 8RQ

Average Price
£472,250
Semi-Detached
£545,886
Terraced
£435,432
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bridge Road

Average Price
£485,782
Semi-Detached
£502,276
Terraced
£529,394
Detached
£927,197
Flats/Maisonettes
£316,737
Other
£10,224

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bridge Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
15 Bridge Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£410,0002024-06-28 £427,136
17 Bridge Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£445,0002021-03-09 £489,548
27 Bridge Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£470,0002018-10-09 £540,290
25 Bridge Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£485,0002018-06-28 £580,872
17 Bridge Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£420,0002018-04-20 £480,134
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD4 8RQ

Employment

WD4 8RQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 8RQ 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 Employee91
Retired47
Self-Employed40
Part-Time Employee30
Student (economically inactive)8
Other7
Unemployed6
Looking after home or family5
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles30
Professional, scientific and technical activities15
Human health and social work activities12
Education12
Manufacturing11
Administrative and support service activities10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Financial and insurance activities9
Information and communication9
Construction9
Real estate activities7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Other4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing3
Transport and storage2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kingswood Nursery School
Briar Road , WD25 0DX
4out of 4 2,799 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Langleybury
Langleybury Lane , Hunton Bridge WD4 8RJ
3out of 4 337 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School
Broomfield Rise , WD5 0HW
3out of 4 970 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School
Hazelwood Lane , WD5 0LG
3out of 4 1,176 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Greenbank Road , WD17 4FS
4out of 4 1,638 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Leavesden JMI School
High Road , Leavesden WD25 7QZ
3out of 4 2,123 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Future Academies Watford
Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW
2out of 4 3,329 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kings Langley School
Love Lane , WD4 9HN
3out of 4 3,333 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Parmiter's School
High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU
4out of 4 3,671 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Saint Michael's Catholic High School
High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS
4out of 4 3,822 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Watford UTC
18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT
3out of 4 4,727 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Herts College
Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ
- not rated 4,604 yd Further education 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 1,416 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Stanborough Secondary School
Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT
- not rated 3,126 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Stanborough Primary School
Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ
- not rated 3,271 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
High Elms Manor School
High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX
- not rated 3,326 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Garston Manor School
Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR
3out of 4 3,458 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
Kim BarnesEvergreen Football Club, South Way693 yd
Langleybury FarmLangleybury Childrens Farm, Langleybury Lane843 yd
The Sunny Side Brunch20 School Mead, Abbots Langley883 yd
Shaahi Nan Kebab19 School Mead, Abbots Langley886 yd
Armark Ltd @ Warner Bros. StudiosWarner Bros. Studios Leavesden, Warner Drive1,061 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Kings Head & Coach HouseThe Kings Head, Bridge Road116 yd
Langleybury Cricket ClubLangleybury Lane, Langleybury760 yd
Unicorn Public HouseThe Unicorn Public House, 38 Gallows Hill853 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hunton Spice5 Old Mill Road, Hunton Bridge47 yd
The Lighthouse18 School Mead, Abbots Langley886 yd
Domino's Pizza21 School Mead, Abbots Langley900 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Langleybury Playing Fields
LANGLEYBURY PLAYING FIELDS LANGLEYBURY PLAYING FIELDS LANGLEYBURY LANE
grass pitches250 yd
St Pauls C Of E Primary School
LANGLEYBURY
grass pitches397 yd
Southway Playing Fields (Evergreen Fc)
SOUTH WAY PLAYING FIELDS SOUTH WAY PLAYING FIELDS SOUTH WAY
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches648 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 85.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 85.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 85.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 85.7%

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/s7.1%

Download Speed

Median download speed59.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed81.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed5.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed8.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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