Windmill Hill is in Chipperfield, Kings Langley and in Three Rivers district. WD4 9DA is located in the Chorleywood North & Sarratt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windmill Hill, Chipperfield, Kings Langley, WD4 9DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD4 9DG, WD4 9DE, WD4 9DB, WD4 9DD, WD4 9BY, WD4 9DJ, WD4 9DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WD4 9DA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 51.4% | 48.5% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 51.5% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 9DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 20.3% | 24.4% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.1% | 59.8% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 53.1% | 60.7% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 25.7% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 9DA this area, 8.2% 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 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 8.2% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 15.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 45.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.2% | 98% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 93.8% | 91.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 92.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 62.6% | 46.2% | 16.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Hill was 33.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.6% lower than the Chorleywood North & Sarratt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Hill has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chorleywood North & Sarratt and the 95th lowest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill House Windmill Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £2,200,000 | 2021-09-30 | £2,311,746 |
| Woodlea House Windmill Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,615,000 | 2015-12-18 | £1,922,896 |
| Wynchwood Windmill Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2013-06-14 | £1,200,149 |
WD4 9DA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 9DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WD4 9DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield The Common , Chipperfield WD4 9BS | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarratt Church of England Primary School The Green , Sarratt WD3 6AS | 3out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bovingdon Primary Academy Bovingdon Primary Academy,High Street , Bovingdon HP3 0HL | 4out of 4 | 3,506 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chenies School Chenies , WD3 6ER | 3out of 4 | 3,880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Langley Primary School Common Lane , WD4 8DQ | 3out of 4 | 4,012 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 | 3,518 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes School Chenies Road , Chorleywood WD3 6EW | 4out of 4 | 4,590 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook Hay London Road , Hemel Hempstead HP1 2RF | - not rated | 4,738 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Fields Academy 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 4,826 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Public House | The Plough, Dunny Lane | 443 yd | |
| Osteria Bar And Restaurant | 1 The Street | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | The Windmill, The Common | 414 yd | |
| Chipperfield Clarendon Cricket Club | Cricket Club, The Common | 738 yd | |
| The Two Brewers | The Two Brewers Inn, The Common | 738 yd | |
| Blackwell's Chipperfield | Blackwells, 10 The Common | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chipperfield Corinthians Fc CHIPPERFIELD FOOTBALL CLUB CHIPPERFIELD FOOTBALL CLUB QUEEN STREET | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Chipperfield Clarendon Cricket Club CRICKET CLUB CRICKET CLUB THE COMMON | grass pitches | 779 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.