WD4 8AU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WD4) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8AU) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case WD which means Watford.
- Postal District. In our case WD4.
- Postal Sector. In our case WD4 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AU.
The regional mail center for the post area WD is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the WD4 8AU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is KINGS LANGLEY DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WD4 8AU postcode have the street address of Rucklers Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WD4 8AU postcode is home to a bustling 70 residents!
It is situated within the post town of KINGS LANGLEY within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
WD4 8AU is within the village of Rucklers Lane.
Looking at our data the WD4 8AU is mostly residential but does contain some commercial properties.
The WD4 8AU postcode area is composed of 79.17% residential properties, 20.83% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WD4 8AU are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached and end-terraced. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in WD4 8AU are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the WD4 8AU Postcode
WD4 8AU: Points of Interest
Gym Grub
Gym Grub is a retail outlet located at Pilling Bodyshop, Rucklers Lane, Kings Langley, Herts, WD4 8AU.
JJK Fuel
JJK Fuel is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at Unit 3, 28 Rucklers Lane, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8AU.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 79.17% |
| Commercial | 20.83% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for WD4 8AU
The telephone area code for WD4 8AU is 01923 Watford.
Map Coordinates for WD4 8AU
| Latitude | 51.7263824555 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.456366655654 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for WD4 8AU
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Weather Forecast for WD4 8AU
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 13.00% | E 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 55.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 55.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | N 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WD4 8AU Postcode?
Download Speeds For WD4 8AU
| Average Mbps | 72.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 18.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
WD4 8AU has an average download speed of 72.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
783 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
50% of postcodes (597,399) have slower broadband speeds.
50% of postcodes (586,459) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WD4 8AU
| Average Mbps | 7.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 2.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
WD4 8AU has an average upload speed of 7.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,820 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
12% of postcodes (145,288) have slower upload speeds.
87% of postcodes (1,035,533) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WD4 8AU Postcode
England Primary Schools
Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School
Address: Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School, Peascroft Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8ER
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01442401222
Lime Walk Primary School
Address: Lime Walk Primary School, Lime Walk, Bennetts End, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9LN
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01442262341
The Reddings Primary School
Address: The Reddings Primary School, Bennetts End Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8DX
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01442406500
Chambersbury Primary School
Address: Chambersbury Primary School, Hill Common, Bennetts End, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8JH
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01442256435
Belswains Primary School
Address: Belswains Primary School, Barnfield, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9QJ
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01442264324
Nash Mills Church of England Primary School
Address: Nash Mills Church of England Primary School, Belswains Lane, Nash Mills, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9XB
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01442252972
St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Langleybury
Address: St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Langleybury, Langleybury Lane, Hunton Bridge, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8RJ
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: 01923263641
Kings Langley Primary School
Address: Kings Langley Primary School, Common Lane, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8DQ
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01923263321
England Secondary Schools
Longdean School
Address: Longdean School, Rumballs Rd, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8JB
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01442217277
Kings Langley School
Address: Kings Langley School, Love Lane, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 9HN
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01923264504
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WD4 8AU
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: THE RED HOUSE, HIGH STREET, KINGS LANGLEY, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD4 8BH
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
APSLEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 157 LONDON ROAD, APSLEY, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 9SQ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
LONDON ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 147 LONDON ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 9SQ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
FITZE CLINICS
Address: 167 LONDON ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 9SQ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: http: HTTPS://FITZECLINICS.CO.UK/
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6 LEYS ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 9LX
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
BENNETTS END DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 42 BENNETTS GATE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 8EW
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WD4 8AU
BOOTS
Address: 24 HIGH STREET, KINGS LANGLEY, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD4 8BH
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
SPEEDWELL PHARMACY
Address: 161 LONDON ROAD, APSLEY, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 9SQ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 818181
BENNETTS END PHARMACY
Address: BENNETTS END SURGERY, GATECROFT, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 9LY
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 268696
BOOTS
Address: 24 BENNETTS GATE, BENNETTS END, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 8EW
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 264175
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: JARMAN WAY, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 4JS
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 700001
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 184-186 MARLOWES, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1BH
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 250785
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WD4 8AU
A1 OPTICIANS
Address: 24 KINGFISHER DRIVE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 9DD
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
GEL CONTACTS LTD
Address: KINGS LANGLEY OPTICIANS, 12 HIGH STREET, KINGS LANGLEY, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD4 8DL
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
KINGS LANGLEY EYECARE
Address: 12 HIGH STREET, KINGS LANGLEY, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD4 8BH
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
ROBERTS & LANDLAW OPTICIANS
Address: 31 HIGH STREET, KINGS LANGLEY, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD4 8AB
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (HEMEL HEMPSTEAD)
Address: UNIT 211, MARLOWES SHOPPING CENTRE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 1BL
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (HEMEL HEMPSTEAD)
Address: 252-254 MARLOWES, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 1BJ
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WD4 8AU
LINCOLN HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 163 LONDON ROAD, APSLEY, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 9SQ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 254366
KINGS LANGLEY SURGERY
Address: THE NAP, KINGS LANGLEY, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD4 8ET
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01923 261035
HAVERFIELD SURGERY
Address: 1 LANGLEY HILL, KINGS LANGLEY, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD4 9HA
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01923 262514
BENNETTS END SURGERY
Address: GATECROFT, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 9LY
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 263511
BOXMOOR DOCTORS SURGERY
Address: 105 ST.JOHNS ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1QG
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 253133
EVEREST HOUSE SURGERY
Address: EVEREST WAY, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP2 4HY
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01442 500164
Transport Links near WD4 8AU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WD4 8AU
- Apsley
Apsley station, London Road, Apsley, Hertfordshire, HP3 9SXDistance: 0.66 milesDriving Time: 1.70 minutes - Kings Langley
Kings Langley station, Station Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8LFDistance: 1.99 milesDriving Time: 4.10 minutes - Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead station, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9BQDistance: 2.17 milesDriving Time: 4.89 minutes - Garston (Hertfordshire)
Garston station, Garston Lane, Garston, Hertfordshire, WD25 9RTDistance: 6.04 milesDriving Time: 9.73 minutes - Bricket Wood
Bricket Wood station, Station Road, Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire, AL2 3LNDistance: 6.97 milesDriving Time: 9.99 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WD4 8AU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WD4 8AU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WD4 8AU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Hemel Hempstead Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Mike Penning |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the WD4 8AU Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Dacorum District Council and the County Council is Hertfordshire County Council.
Hertfordshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Dacorum District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Dacorum District at the following link Dacorum District.How much is the Council Tax?
Dacorum District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Dacorum District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the WD4 8AU Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Hertfordshire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Library opening hours and locations | Hertfordshire County CouncilHouse Sales in WD4 8AU
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £355,000 | £430,000 | £392,500 | 2 |
| 2011 | £286,000 | £286,000 | £286,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £385,000 | £540,000 | £462,500 | 2 |
| 2018 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £725,000 | £625,000 | £583,250 | 4 |
| 2021 | £615,000 | £615,000 | £615,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £712,000 | £550,000 | £631,000 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the WD4 8AU Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WD4 8AU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, London Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 9QZ | 1.27 miles | Directions from WD4 8AU to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, London Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 9AA | 1.88 miles | Directions from WD4 8AU to Aldi |
| Iceland, Hillfield Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4AB | 3.03 miles | Directions from WD4 8AU to Iceland |
| Asda, Hillfield Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4AA | 3.09 miles | Directions from WD4 8AU to Asda |
| Aldi, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW | 3.73 miles | Directions from WD4 8AU to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WD4 8AU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Place,, Watford, WD17 2DJ | 5.44 miles | Directions from WD4 8AU to Charter Place, |
| Galleria Outlet Centre, Hatfield, AL10 0XR | 9.64 miles | Directions from WD4 8AU to Galleria Outlet Centre |
| South Mimms Motorway Services, Potters Bar, EN6 3QQ | 10.38 miles | Directions from WD4 8AU to South Mimms Motorway Services |
| Junction 4-5, M1 Motorway, London, NW7 3HB | 10.41 miles | Directions from WD4 8AU to Junction 4-5, M1 Motorway |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, London Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 9SE | 1.05 miles | Directions from WD4 8AU to McDonald's, London Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 9SE |
| McDonald's, Jarman Way, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4JS | 1.46 miles | Directions from WD4 8AU to McDonald's, Jarman Way, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4JS |
| McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW | 2.32 miles | Directions from WD4 8AU to McDonald's, Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4NW |
| McDonald's, Stoney Lane, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 2SB | 3.31 miles | Directions from WD4 8AU to McDonald's, Stoney Lane, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 2SB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Marlowes, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 1EZ | 1.97 miles | Directions from WD4 8AU to KFC Hemel Hempstead - The Marlowes |
| KFC, St. Albans Road, WATFORD, WD24 4AE | 4.75 miles | Directions from WD4 8AU to KFC Watford - St Albans Road |
| KFC, Uxbridge Road, RICKMANSWORTH, WD3 7DW | 6.38 miles | Directions from WD4 8AU to KFC Rickmansworth - Uxbridge Road |
| KFC, The Quadrant, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9RA | 6.89 miles | Directions from WD4 8AU to KFC Marshalswick - The Quadrant |
| KFC, The Broadway, Joel Street, NORTHWOOD, HA6 1NU | 8.82 miles | Directions from WD4 8AU to KFC Northwood Hills - Noel Street |