Watling Street is in Radlett and in Hertsmere district. WD7 7AW 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 7AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD7 7AQ, WD7 7NL, WD7 7NQ, WD7 7NN, WD7 7NJ, WD7 8EG, WD7 8EQ, WD7 8GZ, WD7 7BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD7 7AW 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 16, 201 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-06-09 | £433,994 |
| Flat 5, 201 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £499,950 | 2018-10-05 | £517,957 |
| Flat 16, 201 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £400,000 | 2018-06-21 | £411,789 |
WD7 7AW 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 7AW 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 | 723 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newberries Primary School Newberries Avenue , WD7 7EL | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Field Junior School Watford Road , WD7 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertsmere Jewish Primary School Watling Street , WD7 7LQ | - not rated | 2,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Primary School London Road , Shenley WD7 9DX | 2out of 4 | 3,067 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 | 4,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 5,074 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Michael's Catholic High School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS | 4out of 4 | 5,149 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA | 3out of 4 | 5,169 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radlett Lodge School Harper Lane , WD7 9HW | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edge Grove School High Cross , Aldenham WD25 8NL | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Preparatory School Limited Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldenham Foundation Elstree , WD6 3AJ | - not rated | 2,988 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haberdashers' Aske Boys School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 3,743 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Va Pensiero | 183 Watling Street, Radlett | 110 yd | |
| Akash Tandoori | 195 Watling Street, Radlett | 110 yd | |
| Daisy \& Co | 219 Watling Street, Radlett | 179 yd | |
| Radlett Cafe | 70F Watling Street, Radlett | 200 yd | |
| Aamcha Eastern Kitchen | 70E Watling Street, Radlett | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 58 | 58 Watling Street, Radlett | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paya | E&S Oriental Fast Food, 239 Watling Street | 246 yd | |
| Dua Tandoori | 28 Aldenham Road, Radlett | 256 yd | |
| Shaketastic Ltd | 112 Watling Street, Radlett | 332 yd | |
| Fress Bagelry & Delicatessen | 343 Watling Street, Radlett | 509 yd | |
| Parrots | 357 Watling Street, Radlett | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 297 Watling Street, Radlett | 404 yd | |
| Budgens | 361 Watling Street, Radlett | 571 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Squared (Closed) 203 - 205 203 - 205 Watling Street | health and fitness suite | 49 yd |
| Radlett & Bushey Reform Synagogue WATLING STREET | 450 yd | |
| Porters Park Golf Club SHENLEY HILL | golf | 740 yd |
| Radlett Lawn Tennis And Squash Club WATLING STREET | squash courts, tennis courts | 815 yd |
| Phillimore Recreation Ground Gills Hill Lane | grass pitches | 873 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.