Grand Union Way is in Kings Langley and in Three Rivers district. WD4 8SS is located in the Gade Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of St Albans. This postcode has been in use since 2005-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grand Union Way, Kings Langley, WD4 8SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD4 8SG, WD4 8TD, WD4 8GY, WD4 8GZ, WD4 8GU, WD4 8GX, WD4 8HQ, WD4 8HP, WD4 8HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD4 8SS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 8SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.6% | 50% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 31.1% | -11.1% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 4% | 10.4% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 60.5% | 59.2% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 34% | 29.6% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 4% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 8SS 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 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 6.4% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 16.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 17.5% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 45.4% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 87.4% | 77.8% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 92.1% | 85.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 85.2% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 10.1% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grand Union Way was 126.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.7% higher than the Abbots Langley & Bedmond average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grand Union Way has the 12th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Abbots Langley & Bedmond and the 36th highest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Grand Union Way, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £548,000 | 2022-05-12 | £572,069 |
| 24 Grand Union Way, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-08-21 | £632,254 |
| 10 Grand Union Way, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2019-06-14 | £629,919 |
| 16 Grand Union Way, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2018-06-29 | £664,709 |
| 12 Grand Union Way, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2017-04-20 | £643,018 |
WD4 8SS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 4,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 5,211 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 | 1,094 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School Broomfield Rise , WD5 0HW | 3out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbots Langley School Parsonage Close , WD5 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School Hazelwood Lane , WD5 0LG | 3out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedmond Academy Meadow Way , Bedmond WD5 0RD | 1out of 4 | 2,450 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 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 3,528 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parmiter's School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU | 4out of 4 | 4,262 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Academies Watford Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW | 2out of 4 | 4,300 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 | 4,654 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbot's Hill School Bunkers Lane , HP3 8RP | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Breakspeare School Gallows Hill Lane , WD5 0BU | 4out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL | 4out of 4 | 3,971 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Elms Manor School High Elms Lane , WD25 0JX | - not rated | 4,012 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garston Manor School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR | 3out of 4 | 4,455 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred and Ginger Coffee | 38c High Street | 566 yd | |
| Oscars Pizza | 21 High Street | 572 yd | |
| Kings Langley Tandoori | 43 High Street | 572 yd | |
| Cinnamon Lounge | 18 High Street | 625 yd | |
| Dalling & Co | 20 High Street | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell | The Bell Public House, 117 Primrose Hill | 378 yd | |
| Kings Langley Community Centre | Community Centre, The Nap | 509 yd | |
| The Saracens Head | Saracens Head, 47 High Street | 533 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | The Rose And Crown, 60 High Street | 567 yd | |
| Kings Langley Services Club | Kings Langley Services Club, 5 Hempstead Road | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet as a Button | 36 High Street | 567 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | 2 High Street | 625 yd | |
| Kings Langley Fish Bar | Langley Fish Bar, 11c Hempstead Road | 702 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Primrose Hill PRIMROSE HILL | grass pitches | 452 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 | 58.8% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.