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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 48 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
48
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
23.83(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.07(+39%)
Burglary
6.43(+131%)
Vehicle crime
4.35(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.97(-38%)
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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £612,500 in Kings Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,800,000.

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
Detached29£905,000
Flats11£245,780
Semi-Detached18£567,500
Terraced12£515,000

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

WD48FG

High Street

WD49ND

Rucklers Lane

WD49PS

Le Corte Close

WD49HA

Langley Hill

WD48AB

High Street

HP30XA

Kings Langley

WD48DB

Osbourne Avenue

WD48BY

Belham Road

WD48EA

Watford Road

WD49HJ

Langley Hill

WD48AN

Barnes Rise

WD48JS

Church Lane

WD49HU

High Street

WD48HA

Rectory Lane

WD48QH

Watford Road

WD49HG

Langley Hill

WD49JB

Chipperfield Road

WD48EQ

Great Park

WD48AR

Abbots Rise

WD48BN

The Common

WD48QW

Langley Lodge Lane

WD49HD

Langley Hill

WD49HY

The Glebe

WD49HZ

Marwood Close

HP39TF

Red Lion Lane

WD48AY

Rucklers Lane

WD48JT

Church Lane

WD48DN

Avenue Approach

WD48DZ

Station Footpath

WD48AX

Rucklers Lane

WD48BS

Hempstead Road

WD48EH

Meadow Way

WD48FH

Jubilee Walk

WD48NF

Blackwell Road

WD49NE

Rucklers Lane

WD48RT

Kings Meadow

WD49LQ

The Warren Marwood Close

WD48EX

Chantry Close

WD48HQ

Riverside Close

WD48AW

Abbots View

WD48AU

Rucklers Lane

WD48BZ

Havelock Road

WD48DQ

Common Lane

WD48DW

Avenue Approach

WD49HF

Archer Close

HP39BF

Brindley Way

WD48AS

Abbots Rise

WD49HQ

Langley Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.