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Kings Langley

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About

Kings Langley lies within the Dacorum district of Hertfordshire, positioned along the Grand Union Canal. The area features residential neighbourhoods, local shops, and green spaces like the common. It is well-connected by rail to London, serving as a commuter settlement while retaining its own historical character.

The village's past is anchored by the remains of a royal palace, a residence for medieval kings. This history is reflected in street names and the local museum. A specific landmark is the former paper mill site, a significant local employer for centuries, with some original buildings still integrated into the modern landscape.

Area overview

On average Kings Langley has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kings Langley is £59,349 per year. The median sale price in Kings Langley is £605,000 (around £553 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £405,000 and £747,500. There are 2 schools in Kings Langley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Kings Langley is home to around 5,288 people, with a population density of about 635.3 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kings Langley Population
5,288
Population density
635.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.85(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.37(+24%)
Burglary
4.35(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.03(-52%)
Public order
2.65(-48%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,470
84.55%
Other White
249
4.71%
Indian
114
2.16%
Irish
104
1.97%
White and Asian (mixed)
65
1.23%
Total population: 5,287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,805
41.61%
Level 3 (A level)
713
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
578
13.32%
No qualifications
571
13.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
360
8.3%
Total 16+ residents: 4,338

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
848
39.7%
Owns with a mortgage
755
35.35%
Social rents from council
243
11.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
220
10.3%
Other social rented
34
1.59%
Total households: 2,136

Property prices in Kings Langley

Median price: £605,000
Price per sq ft: £553
Sales (last 12 months): 55
Typical range (middle 50%): £405K – £748K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £605,000 (about £553 per square foot) in Kings Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £2,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kings Langley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£838,946£578
Semi-Detached18£619,000£584
Terraced13£408,500£505
Flats8£237,500£389

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kings Langley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kings Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£727,500£235,000£460,000£457,500
2017£764,448£301,000£525,000£458,000
2018£840,000£277,500£564,000£400,000
2019£810,000£267,500£490,000£427,500
2020£819,250£249,000£492,500£470,000
2021£850,000£260,000£513,100£492,750
2022£812,500£253,500£585,000£515,000
2023£790,250£260,000£600,000£482,000
2024£860,000£250,000£580,000£475,000
2025£930,000£245,780£572,500£490,000
2026£775,000£213,750£620,000£406,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kings Langley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kings Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£506£418£481£534
2017£487£527£451£503
2018£469£476£501£463
2019£486£416£458£444
2020£467£382£503£453
2021£531£439£512£559
2022£567£415£569£573
2023£585£452£557£534
2024£587£430£538£525
2025£528£427£577£538
2026£578£381£526£441
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kings Langley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kings Langley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dacorum district.

Band A£1,606
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,141
Band D£2,409
Band E£2,944
Band F£3,479
Band G£4,014
Band H£4,817

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.