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Watling Street is in Radlett and in Hertsmere district. WD7 7LD 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 7LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WD7 7LB, WD7 7AA, WD7 8HJ, WD7 8HL, WD7 7NA, WD7 7LA, WD7 7LW, WD7 7JH, WD7 7LF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD7 7LD 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.6%45.7%-3.9% 51.0% -5.3%
Male50.4%54.3%3.9% 49.0% 5.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single45.2%39%-6.2% 37.9% 1.1%
Married: Opposite sex39.3%43.3%4.0% 44.2% -0.9%
Separated2.5%5%2.5% 2.2% 2.8%
Divorced6.7%6.7%0.0% 9.1% -2.4%
Widowed6.3%6%-0.3% 6.1% -0.1%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health49.2%61%11.8% 48.4% 12.6%
Good health40.5%29.4%-11.1% 33.6% -4.2%
Fair health6.9%7.6%0.7% 12.7% -5.1%
Bad health2.7%1.6%-1.1% 4.0% -2.4%
Very bad health0.8%0.3%-0.5% 1.2% -0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications13.8%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 Levels11.7%11.7%0.0% 13.4% -1.7%
Apprenticeship0.8%6%5.2% 5.3% 0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10%12%2.0% 16.9% -4.9%
Degree or Similar36.4%43%6.6% 33.8% 9.2%
Other14.2%5.3%-8.9% 2.8% 2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.8%1.1%0.3% 0.7% 0.4%
Indian2.7%3.5%0.8% 3.1% 0.4%
Pakistani0.4%0.5%0.1% 2.7% -2.2%
Other Asian7.6%4.6%-3.0% 1.6% 3.0%
Black African0%3%3.0% 2.5% 0.5%
Black Caribbean0.8%1.1%0.3% 1.0% 0.1%
Other Black0%1.6%1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Mixed White and Asian0%3.3%3.3% 0.8% 2.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.8%0.8%0.0% 0.9% -0.1%
Mixed Other1.5%0.3%-1.2% 0.8% -0.5%
White84%73%-11.0% 81.4% -8.4%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Arab0.8%0.3%-0.5% 0.6% -0.3%
Other0.8%6.3%5.5% 1.6% 4.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 50.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom60.7%50.9%-9.8% 83.2% -32.3%
European Union21%31.3%10.3% 6.1% 25.2%
Rest of Europe3.1%3.8%0.7% 0.8% 3.0%
Africa4.2%3.2%-1.0% 2.7% 0.5%
Middle East and Asia8%8.6%0.6% 5.6% 3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.9%2.2%0.3% 1.3% 0.9%
Oceania1.1%0%-1.1% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK59.5%51.4%-8.1% 83.2% -31.8%
10+ Years8.8%19.6%10.8% 9.8% 9.8%
5-10 Years7.6%15.5%7.9% 2.9% 12.6%
2-5 Years10.3%10.1%-0.2% 2.2% 7.9%
Less than 2 years13.7%3.5%-10.2% 1.9% 1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom54.6% 76.7% -22.1%
Ireland0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Italy1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Portugal1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Spain1.9% 0.4% 1.5%
Poland1.4% 1.3% 0.1%
Romania20.5% 0.9% 19.6%
Other EU countries9.7% 1.5% 8.2%
Middle East0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia0.8% 1.2% -0.4%
South-East Asia1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Central and South America1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
No passport held4.1% 13.5% -9.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion17.4% 37.2% -19.8%
Christian56% 46.2% 9.8%
Buddhist0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Hindu3.3% 1.7% 1.6%
Jewish11.4% 0.5% 10.9%
Muslim2.7% 6.5% -3.8%
Not answered8.4% 6.0% 2.4%

Safety

Is Watling Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£63,800
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in WD7 7LD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Watling Street are based on 498 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hertsmere.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Watling Street, Radlett, WD7 7LD

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD7 7LD

Average Price
£382,074
Semi-Detached
£589,950
Terraced
£777,143
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£275,262
Other
£420,000

Estimated Average Property Prices for Watling Street

Average Price
£593,832
Semi-Detached
£892,036
Terraced
£750,344
Detached
£1,331,987
Flats/Maisonettes
£402,621
Other
£859,312

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Watling Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
397 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£330,0002022-10-31 £313,340
375 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire
Other, an established residential building
£420,0002020-06-29 £436,979
397 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£292,0002017-10-23 £295,322
389 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£230,0002010-06-21 £374,900
389 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£145,0002010-03-31 £243,660
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD7 7LD

Employment

WD7 7LD 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 7LD 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee112
Self-Employed59
Retired42
Part-Time Employee28
Looking after home or family17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)13
Other9
Student (economically inactive)8
Unemployed7
Long-Term Sick or disabled4

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles21
Education19
Accommodation and food service activities16
Human health and social work activities15
Construction12
Other10
Transport and storage10
Financial and insurance activities9
Real estate activities8
Information and communication7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Manufacturing6
Administrative and support service activities5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Primary

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 682 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Newberries Primary School
Newberries Avenue , WD7 7EL
3out of 4 787 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Fair Field Junior School
Watford Road , WD7 8LU
3out of 4 1,247 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Hertsmere Jewish Primary School
Watling Street , WD7 7LQ
- not rated 1,854 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Shenley Primary School
London Road , Shenley WD7 9DX
2out of 4 2,993 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hertswood Academy
Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG
1out of 4 4,392 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bushey Meads School
Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA
3out of 4 4,799 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queens' School
Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY
3out of 4 4,879 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Elstree Screen Arts Academy
Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN
2out of 4 5,072 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Yavneh College
Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL
4out of 4 5,143 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Radlett Preparatory School Limited
Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY
- not rated 1,861 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Radlett Lodge School
Harper Lane , WD7 9HW
- not rated 2,221 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Edge Grove School
High Cross , Aldenham WD25 8NL
- not rated 2,240 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Aldenham Foundation
Elstree , WD6 3AJ
- not rated 2,540 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Haberdashers' Aske Boys School
Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF
- not rated 3,218 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Noshers351 Watling Street, Radlett5 yd
Tims Table335 Watling Street, Radlett53 yd
Radlett United Synagogue22 Watling Street, Radlett67 yd
Radlett Reform Synagogue118 Watling Street, Radlett85 yd
TeatroRadlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue90 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
No 5858 Watling Street, Radlett409 yd
Tabard Rugby Football ClubCobden Hill, Radlett843 yd
Radlett Cricket ClubCobden Field, Cobden Hill843 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Parrots357 Watling Street, Radlett14 yd
Fress Bagelry & Delicatessen343 Watling Street, Radlett29 yd
PayaE&S Oriental Fast Food, 239 Watling Street292 yd
Dua Tandoori28 Aldenham Road, Radlett367 yd
Shaketastic Ltd112 Watling Street, Radlett869 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Budgens361 Watling Street, Radlett34 yd
Tesco Express297 Watling Street, Radlett133 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Radlett & Bushey Reform Synagogue
WATLING STREET
105 yd
Radlett Lawn Tennis And Squash Club
WATLING STREET
squash courts, tennis courts288 yd
Athletic Squared (Closed)
203 - 205 203 - 205 Watling Street
health and fitness suite491 yd
Phillimore Recreation Ground
Gills Hill Lane
grass pitches721 yd
Porters Park Golf Club
SHENLEY HILL
golf833 yd
Tabard Rfc
COBDEN HILL
grass pitches876 yd
Radlett Cricket Club
COBDEN HILL
grass pitches, health and fitness suite905 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 90.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 57.1%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed158.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed187.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed23.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.