Watling Street is in Radlett and in Hertsmere district. WD7 7JH 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 7JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD7 7NA, WD7 7JF, WD7 8AG, WD7 8HL, WD7 7JG, WD7 8AH, WD7 8HJ, WD7 7LD, WD7 7LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD7 7JH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 53.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 45% | 46.8% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WD7 7JH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.3% | 23.2% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 54% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 12% | 12.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 60.4% | 58% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 23.9% | 27.7% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 12.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around WD7 7JH this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 64.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 8.5% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 9.4% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.7% | 64.3% | 17.6% | 33.8% | 30.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94% | 89.3% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 88.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 89% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 9.3% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 25% | 0.5% | 24.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watling Street was 186.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 260.2% higher than the Aldenham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Watling Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Aldenham East and the 39th highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2025-01-10 | £824,107 |
| 144 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2024-11-15 | £803,197 |
| 148 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2023-06-30 | £809,107 |
| 130 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2023-02-24 | £770,020 |
| 138 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-10-14 | £672,217 |
WD7 7JH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 7JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 712 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newberries Primary School Newberries Avenue , WD7 7EL | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Field Junior School Watford Road , WD7 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertsmere Jewish Primary School Watling Street , WD7 7LQ | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Primary School London Road , Shenley WD7 9DX | 2out of 4 | 3,038 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 | 4,303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA | 3out of 4 | 4,652 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 4,782 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | 2out of 4 | 4,969 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 4out of 4 | 5,015 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 | 1,701 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edge Grove School High Cross , Aldenham WD25 8NL | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldenham Foundation Elstree , WD6 3AJ | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Lodge School Harper Lane , WD7 9HW | - not rated | 2,383 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haberdashers' Aske Boys School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 3,042 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teatro | Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue | 109 yd | |
| Noshers | 351 Watling Street, Radlett | 181 yd | |
| Radlett United Synagogue | 22 Watling Street, Radlett | 214 yd | |
| Tims Table | 335 Watling Street, Radlett | 228 yd | |
| Radlett Reform Synagogue | 118 Watling Street, Radlett | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 58 | 58 Watling Street, Radlett | 577 yd | |
| Tabard Rugby Football Club | Cobden Hill, Radlett | 676 yd | |
| Radlett Cricket Club | Cobden Field, Cobden Hill | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parrots | 357 Watling Street, Radlett | 164 yd | |
| Fress Bagelry & Delicatessen | 343 Watling Street, Radlett | 204 yd | |
| Paya | E&S Oriental Fast Food, 239 Watling Street | 462 yd | |
| Dua Tandoori | 28 Aldenham Road, Radlett | 513 yd | |
| Shaketastic Ltd | 112 Watling Street, Radlett | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 361 Watling Street, Radlett | 144 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 297 Watling Street, Radlett | 306 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Radlett Lawn Tennis And Squash Club WATLING STREET | squash courts, tennis courts | 175 yd |
| Radlett & Bushey Reform Synagogue WATLING STREET | 260 yd | |
| Athletic Squared (Closed) 203 - 205 203 - 205 Watling Street | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Phillimore Recreation Ground Gills Hill Lane | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Tabard Rfc COBDEN HILL | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Radlett Cricket Club COBDEN HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Porters Park Golf Club SHENLEY HILL | golf | 965 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.5% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.73 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.73 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.