Town Pop. 788

Living in Rucklers Lane: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rucklers Lane comes out at 61/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 58/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 44/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

No other settlement in the HP3 postcode district scores higher. Rucklers Lane leads all 4. Notably, nothing falls below 44/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 11 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see HP3 postcode district.

61
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Rucklers Lane scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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HP3 0AA HP3 8AA HP3 9AA HP3 WD4

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
114.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 41 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Nash Mills Lane 14 crimes
  2. 2 Abbots View 12 crimes
  3. 3 Hempstead Road 11 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 9.424 · PM2.5 7.321 · PM10 11.738 µg/m³
69
Green Space 43
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
54
4 schools in area · 35 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Kings Langley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kings Langley SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Nash Mills Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Two Waters Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsWatford General Hospital5.5 mi
Barnet Hospital11.4 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital11.6 mi
Hospital waitsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs89.9%
Nearest GP surgeryHaverfield Surgery0.9 mi
GP capacity3,539 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
44
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Dacorum
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate63.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.7%Unemployed3.1%Retired21%Student3.8%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.4%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.4%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership77.6%
Among the least-deprived 13% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Dacorum · 2026-27
A £1,606
B £1,874
C £2,141
D £2,409
E £2,944
F £3,480
G £4,015
H £4,818
Energy
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
58
Apsley 0.5 mi
Kings Langley 1.6 mi
Hemel Hempstead 1.8 mi
J20 M25 1.7 mi
J20 M25 2.1 mi
J8 M1 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
47
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rucklers Lane in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley 64 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chipperfield 52 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hemel Hempstead 58 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bedmond 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Commonwood 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sarratt 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bovingdon 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hogpits Bottom 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chandler's Cross 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bricket Wood 53 4.1 mi away ⇄
Potten End 46 4.2 mi away ⇄
Chiswell Green 49 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rucklers Lane a nice place to live?

Rucklers Lane is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rucklers Lane is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Rucklers Lane?

Rucklers Lane is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 90 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rucklers Lane?

Among the top-rated schools in Rucklers Lane are Kings Langley Primary School, Kings Langley School and Nash Mills Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Rucklers Lane in total.

Rucklers Lane in context

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Postcode districts in Rucklers Lane

HP3 57 ⇄
WD4 54 ⇄

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