Watling Street is in Radlett and in Hertsmere district. WD7 7LA 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 7LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD7 7AB, WD7 7AA, WD7 7BT, WD7 7LB, WD7 7LD, WD7 8AS, WD7 7LF, WD7 8HN, WD7 7FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD7 7LA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 313 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-10-19 | £496,161 |
| 325 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2020-01-28 | £1,045,559 |
| 311 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2019-01-03 | £5,264 |
| 317 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £299,000 | 2018-02-01 | £302,714 |
| 269 - 271 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2016-02-05 | £43,906 |
WD7 7LA 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 7LA 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 | 653 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 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertsmere Jewish Primary School Watling Street , WD7 7LQ | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Primary School London Road , Shenley WD7 9DX | 2out of 4 | 3,002 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 | 4,490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA | 3out of 4 | 4,887 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 4,922 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | 2out of 4 | 5,177 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 4out of 4 | 5,260 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 | 1,991 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Lodge School Harper Lane , WD7 9HW | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edge Grove School High Cross , Aldenham WD25 8NL | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldenham Foundation Elstree , WD6 3AJ | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haberdashers' Aske Boys School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 3,346 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vimi's | 283 Watling Street, Radlett | 1 yd | |
| Isot Restaurant | 281 Watling Street, Radlett | 6 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 114 - 116 Watling Street, Radlett | 51 yd | |
| Brass Monkey | 92 Watling Street, Radlett | 67 yd | |
| Tims Table | 335 Watling Street, Radlett | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 58 | 58 Watling Street, Radlett | 278 yd | |
| Tabard Rugby Football Club | Cobden Hill, Radlett | 975 yd | |
| Radlett Cricket Club | Cobden Field, Cobden Hill | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fress Bagelry & Delicatessen | 343 Watling Street, Radlett | 103 yd | |
| Parrots | 357 Watling Street, Radlett | 146 yd | |
| Paya | E&S Oriental Fast Food, 239 Watling Street | 160 yd | |
| Dua Tandoori | 28 Aldenham Road, Radlett | 254 yd | |
| Shaketastic Ltd | 112 Watling Street, Radlett | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 297 Watling Street, Radlett | 2 yd | |
| Budgens | 361 Watling Street, Radlett | 166 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Radlett & Bushey Reform Synagogue WATLING STREET | 68 yd | |
| Athletic Squared (Closed) 203 - 205 203 - 205 Watling Street | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Radlett Lawn Tennis And Squash Club WATLING STREET | squash courts, tennis courts | 414 yd |
| Phillimore Recreation Ground Gills Hill Lane | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Porters Park Golf Club SHENLEY HILL | golf | 778 yd |
| Tabard Rfc COBDEN HILL | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Radlett Cricket Club COBDEN HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,035 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.