Watling Street is in Radlett and in Hertsmere district. WD7 7AA is located in the Aldenham East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertsmere. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watling Street, Radlett, WD7 7AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD7 7LB, WD7 7LA, WD7 7LD, WD7 8HJ, WD7 7AB, WD7 8HN, WD7 7BT, WD7 8HL, WD7 8HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD7 7AA is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 45.7% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 50.4% | 54.3% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.2% | 39% | -6.2% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 43.3% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 61% | 11.8% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 29.4% | -11.1% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 17% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 5% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 11.7% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 43% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 14.2% | 5.3% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 4.6% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84% | 73% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -8.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 50.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.7% | 50.9% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| European Union | 21% | 31.3% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 25.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.5% | 51.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 19.6% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 15.5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 12.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 10.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 3.5% | -10.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.6% | 76.7% | -22.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 20.5% | 0.9% | 19.6% |
| Other EU countries | 9.7% | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.4% | 37.2% | -19.8% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 11.4% | 0.5% | 10.9% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watling Street was 142.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 174.0% higher than the Aldenham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Watling Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Aldenham East and the 53rd highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Conway House Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £447,500 | 2015-12-04 | £508,901 |
| Flat 1 Conway House Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £370,000 | 2013-12-12 | £544,150 |
WD7 7AA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WD7 7AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Infant and Nursery School Gills Hill Lane , WD7 8DD | - not rated | 621 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newberries Primary School Newberries Avenue , WD7 7EL | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Field Junior School Watford Road , WD7 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertsmere Jewish Primary School Watling Street , WD7 7LQ | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Primary School London Road , Shenley WD7 9DX | 2out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | 1out of 4 | 4,471 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA | 3out of 4 | 4,809 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 4,858 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | 2out of 4 | 5,152 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 4out of 4 | 5,222 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radlett Preparatory School Limited Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edge Grove School High Cross , Aldenham WD25 8NL | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Lodge School Harper Lane , WD7 9HW | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldenham Foundation Elstree , WD6 3AJ | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haberdashers' Aske Boys School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 3,273 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radlett Reform Synagogue | 118 Watling Street, Radlett | 5 yd | |
| Radlett United Synagogue | 22 Watling Street, Radlett | 22 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 114 - 116 Watling Street, Radlett | 43 yd | |
| Tims Table | 335 Watling Street, Radlett | 51 yd | |
| Noshers | 351 Watling Street, Radlett | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 58 | 58 Watling Street, Radlett | 341 yd | |
| Tabard Rugby Football Club | Cobden Hill, Radlett | 911 yd | |
| Radlett Cricket Club | Cobden Field, Cobden Hill | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fress Bagelry & Delicatessen | 343 Watling Street, Radlett | 61 yd | |
| Parrots | 357 Watling Street, Radlett | 93 yd | |
| Paya | E&S Oriental Fast Food, 239 Watling Street | 228 yd | |
| Dua Tandoori | 28 Aldenham Road, Radlett | 288 yd | |
| Shaketastic Ltd | 112 Watling Street, Radlett | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 297 Watling Street, Radlett | 81 yd | |
| Budgens | 361 Watling Street, Radlett | 110 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Radlett & Bushey Reform Synagogue WATLING STREET | 25 yd | |
| Radlett Lawn Tennis And Squash Club WATLING STREET | squash courts, tennis courts | 365 yd |
| Athletic Squared (Closed) 203 - 205 203 - 205 Watling Street | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| Phillimore Recreation Ground Gills Hill Lane | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Porters Park Golf Club SHENLEY HILL | golf | 844 yd |
| Tabard Rfc COBDEN HILL | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Radlett Cricket Club COBDEN HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.