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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.

People

Gender

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.2%51%-1.2% 51.0% 0.0%
Male47.8%49%1.2% 49.0% 0.0%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single48.6%50%1.4% 37.9% 12.1%
Married: Opposite sex42.2%31.1%-11.1% 44.2% -13.1%
Separated4.6%5.7%1.1% 2.2% 3.5%
Divorced4%10.4%6.4% 9.1% 1.3%
Widowed0.6%2.9%2.3% 6.1% -3.2%

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 (88.8%) 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 health60.5%59.2%-1.3% 48.4% 10.8%
Good health34%29.6%-4.4% 33.6% -4.0%
Fair health4%8.8%4.8% 12.7% -3.9%
Bad health1.2%1.9%0.7% 4.0% -2.1%
Very bad health0.4%0.5%0.1% 1.2% -0.7%

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.

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.9%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 Levels20.2%16.4%-3.8% 13.4% 3.0%
Apprenticeship1.7%3.9%2.2% 5.3% -1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.9%17.5%3.6% 16.9% 0.6%
Degree or Similar43.9%45.4%1.5% 33.8% 11.6%
Other4%1.1%-2.9% 2.8% -1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%2.2%2.2% 1.1% 1.1%
Chinese0%0.8%0.8% 0.7% 0.1%
Indian4.7%3.8%-0.9% 3.1% 0.7%
Pakistani0%2.2%2.2% 2.7% -0.5%
Other Asian0.4%0.5%0.1% 1.6% -1.1%
Black African0.4%1.9%1.5% 2.5% -0.6%
Black Caribbean1.6%1.6%0.0% 1.0% 0.6%
Other Black0%1.9%1.9% 0.5% 1.4%
Mixed White and Asian1.2%0.3%-0.9% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0%1.6%1.6% 0.4% 1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.4%2.7%0.3% 0.9% 1.8%
Mixed Other1.6%1.4%-0.2% 0.8% 0.6%
White87.4%77.8%-9.6% 81.4% -3.6%
Arab0%0.3%0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Other0.4%1.1%0.7% 1.6% -0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.5% 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 Kingdom92.1%85.5%-6.6% 83.2% 2.3%
European Union2.4%3.3%0.9% 6.1% -2.8%
Rest of Europe0.4%1.4%1.0% 0.8% 0.6%
Africa3.2%3.8%0.6% 2.7% 1.1%
Middle East and Asia0.8%3.6%2.8% 5.6% -2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.2%1.4%0.2% 1.3% 0.1%
Oceania0%1.1%1.1% 0.3% 0.8%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK92.1%85.2%-6.9% 83.2% 2.0%
10+ Years1.6%10.1%8.5% 9.8% 0.3%
5-10 Years0.8%1.9%1.1% 2.9% -1.0%
2-5 Years2.4%2.2%-0.2% 2.2% 0.0%
Less than 2 years3.2%0.5%-2.7% 1.9% -1.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom83.7% 76.7% 7.0%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Lithuania0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Poland0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Romania1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Other EU countries0.8% 1.5% -0.7%
Central and Western Africa0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
South and Eastern Africa0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
North America and the Caribbean1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Oceania0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
No passport held8.5% 13.5% -5.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion50.4% 37.2% 13.2%
Christian36.5% 46.2% -9.7%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu2.8% 1.7% 1.1%
Jewish0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Muslim4.2% 6.5% -2.3%
Other religion0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Not answered4.7% 6.0% -1.3%

Safety

Is Grand Union Way Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 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. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,500
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in WD4 8SS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Grand Union Way are based on 33 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 Grand Union Way, Kings Langley, WD4 8SS

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD4 8SS

Average Price
£723,438
Semi-Detached
£778,624
Terraced
£661,353
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Grand Union Way

Average Price
£776,320
Semi-Detached
£828,673
Terraced
£742,290
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Grand Union WayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
12 Grand Union Way, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£548,0002022-05-12 £572,069
24 Grand Union Way, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£550,0002020-08-21 £632,254
10 Grand Union Way, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£535,0002019-06-14 £629,919
16 Grand Union Way, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£555,0002018-06-29 £664,709
12 Grand Union Way, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£565,0002017-04-20 £643,018
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD4 8SS

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee141
Part-Time Employee32
Self-Employed32
Looking after home or family18
Retired12
Student (economically inactive)10
Unemployed9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Other7
Long-Term Sick or disabled7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Human health and social work activities17
Information and communication16
Professional, scientific and technical activities14
Education10
Administrative and support service activities10
Accommodation and food service activities10
Other8
Financial and insurance activities8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Construction5
Transport and storage4
Manufacturing4
Real estate activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Fred and Ginger Coffee38c High Street566 yd
Oscars Pizza21 High Street572 yd
Kings Langley Tandoori43 High Street572 yd
Cinnamon Lounge18 High Street625 yd
Dalling & Co20 High Street625 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The BellThe Bell Public House, 117 Primrose Hill378 yd
Kings Langley Community CentreCommunity Centre, The Nap509 yd
The Saracens HeadSaracens Head, 47 High Street533 yd
Rose & CrownThe Rose And Crown, 60 High Street567 yd
Kings Langley Services ClubKings Langley Services Club, 5 Hempstead Road702 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sweet as a Button36 High Street567 yd
The Lunch Box2 High Street625 yd
Kings Langley Fish BarLangley Fish Bar, 11c Hempstead Road702 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Primrose Hill
PRIMROSE HILL
grass pitches452 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 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%

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/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed138.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed327.85 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed327.85 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed26.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed49.96 Mbit/s

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