Postcode report
WD4 8XQ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About WD4 8XQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
WD4 8XQ is a postcode in Kings Langley, Dacorum, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WD4 8XQ, then scores the surrounding small area 42/100 - bottom 26% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WD4 8XQ are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WD4 8XQ is based on Watford 011 Census 2021. It covers 10,293 residents, 5,352 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 39% owner-occupied, 30% privately rented, 29% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near WD4 8XQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WD4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £585k from 59 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WD4 8XQ can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WD4 8XQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WD4 8XQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WD4 8XQ
Is WD4 8XQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 42/100 (bottom 26% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WD4 8XQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WD4 8XQ?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WD4 8XQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WD4 8XQ?
LocaleIQ matched WD4 8XQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WD4 8XQ?
The latest median sold price is £585k based on 59 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WD4 8XQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.