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Kings Langley

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About

Kings Langley ward lies within the Hertfordshire district of Dacorum, positioned along the Grand Union Canal which historically shaped its development. The area encompasses residential neighbourhoods, local retail centres, and areas of green space like the grounds of the former Kings Langley Priory. It is well-connected by the West Coast Main Line railway, providing direct links to London.

A notable local landmark is the former Ovaltine factory, with its distinctive egg-shaped drying towers, reflecting the area's industrial heritage. The ward includes parts of the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering walking routes along the canal towpath and through nearby woods. Community life centres around local schools, sports clubs, and the annual village festival.

Area overview

On average Kings Langley has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% 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. 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 635.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kings Langley Population
5,288
Population density
635.2 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 qualifications or above
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

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 in Kings Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £2,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kings Langley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats13£245,000
Terraced16£495,000
Semi-Detached14£537,500
Detached23£910,000

10 years median price trend in Kings Langley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kings Langley.

All postcodes in Kings Langley

WD49HJ

Langley Hill

WD49HH

Langley Hill

WD48AU

Rucklers Lane

WD49JU

Five Acres

HP30AS

The Courtyard

WD48EH

Meadow Way

WD48EE

Beechfield

HP30AB

Kennel Cottages

WD48BW

The Common

WD48JR

The Orchard

WD49HE

Langley Hill

WD48DE

Coniston Road

WD49NA

Rucklers Lane

WD48QN

Langley Lodge Lane

WD49JB

Chipperfield Road

WD48JT

Church Lane

WD48BS

Hempstead Road

HP39TF

Red Lion Lane

WD48EW

Langley Crescent

HP39TB

Ridgeway Close

WD49HW

Love Lane

WD48ET

The Nap

HP39SY

Apsley Grange

WD49JD

Chipperfield Road

WD48DP

Watford Road

WD49NB

Rucklers Lane

WD48EN

Friars Way

WD48BZ

Havelock Road

WD49LA

Barnes Lane

WD49HN

Love Lane

HP30XA

Kings Langley

WD48GF

Kings Langley

WD49HG

Langley Hill

WD48EQ

Great Park

WD48HE

Waterside

WD48HL

Water Lane

WD48AN

Barnes Rise

WD49HR

Vicarage Lane

WD48DN

Avenue Approach

WD48BA

Rucklers Lane

WD48QH

Watford Road

WD49PS

Le Corte Close

WD48DU

Alexandra Road

WD48BR

Hempstead Road

WD48FH

Jubilee Walk

WD49PW

Barnsway

WD49JT

Highfield

WD49QA

Tylers Close

WD48DG

Whitlars Drive

WD48EU

Fisher Close

WD49HA

Langley Hill

HP30AA

The Courtyard

WD48EY

Rectory Lane

WD48BJ

Hempstead Road

WD48JS

Church Lane

WD48DF

Coniston Road

WD48DS

Rockliffe Avenue

WD48EX

Chantry Close

WD48AT

Abbots Rise

WD48AG

Tooveys Mill Close

WD48BH

High Street

WD49LZ

Barnes Lane

WD49HQ

Langley Hill

WD49LB

Barnes Lane

WD48QW

Langley Lodge Lane

WD49NF

Lady Meadow

WD48BP

Common Lane

WD48AY

Rucklers Lane

WD48BD

Rucklers Lane

WD49HS

Vicarage Lane

WD48EB

Great Park

WD49JA

Chipperfield Road

WD48HJ

The Bridge

WD48BT

Coniston Road

WD49HX

York Close

WD48DB

Osbourne Avenue

WD48DD

Osbourne Avenue

WD48AB

High Street

WD49HP

Common Lane

WD48DT

Alexandra Road

WD48ES

The Nap

WD48JP

Church Lane

WD49HU

High Street

WD48AX

Rucklers Lane

WD48AH

Hempstead Road

WD48ED

Great Park

WD49HD

Langley Hill

WD48EJ

Palace Close

HP39TE

Belswains Lane

WD48HT

Rectory Farm

WD48AW

Abbots View

WD48EL

Great Park

WD48EA

Watford Road

WD49NQ

Rucklers Lane

HP39TD

London Road

WD48DW

Avenue Approach

WD48JU

Church Lane

WD48QJ

Watford Road

WD48DA

Havelock Road

WD48EP

Meadowbank

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.