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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

WD48BL

Common Lane

HP39SZ

Shendish Edge

WD48DY

Watford Road

WD48AD

Hempstead Road

WD49HB

Langley Hill Close

WD49LQ

The Warren Marwood Close

WD48JL

Church Lane

WD48BU

Coniston Road

WD48DL

Saddlers Walk

WD48HH

Waterside

WD48EG

Great Park

WD48DR

Rockliffe Avenue

WD48BB

Rucklers Lane

WD48BY

Belham Road

WD48TP

Regent Close

WD48HG

Gade Valley Close

WD48FG

High Street

WD48BX

Belham Road

WD48GB

Edmund Mews

WD48AL

Hempstead Road

WD49JE

Chipperfield Road

WD48BE

Roundwood

WD48AS

Abbots Rise

WD48AJ

Hempstead Road

WD48AR

Abbots Rise

WD49HZ

Marwood Close

WD48GE

Rucklers Lane

HP39TA

London Road

WD48NF

Blackwell Road

WD49HY

The Glebe

WD48RT

Kings Meadow

WD48NE

Blackwell Road

WD48EF

Beechfield

WD48DZ

Station Footpath

WD49ND

Rucklers Lane

WD48DQ

Common Lane

WD48HQ

Riverside Close

WD49PT

Castille Gardens

WD48AP

Abbots Rise

WD49LY

Chipperfield Road

WD49NE

Rucklers Lane

WD48BN

The Common

WD49HL

Love Lane

WD49HF

Archer Close

WD49HT

High Street

WD48FF

Jubilee Walk

HP39BF

Brindley Way

WD48HA

Rectory Lane

Data Sources

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