The Grove is in Radlett and in Hertsmere district. WD7 7NF is located in the Aldenham West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertsmere. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Grove, Radlett, WD7 7NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD7 7NJ, WD7 7NT, WD7 7NL, WD7 7NQ, WD7 8EQ, WD7 8EX, WD7 7NH, WD7 8AY, WD7 7NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD7 7NF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 51.1% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53.6% | 48.9% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 7NF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.3% 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 | 22.8% | 17.6% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.8% | 67.3% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 23.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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%) 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 | 61.5% | 60.2% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 29.8% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 8.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 7NF this area, 8.4% 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 57.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 8.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 4.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 8.8% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 14.7% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.5% | 57.9% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 24.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 88% | 78.9% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 83.7% | 82.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 4.8% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 82.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.7% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 1.1% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 76.7% | 14.8% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 25.6% | 46.2% | -20.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 38.9% | 0.5% | 38.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Grove was 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.7% higher than the Aldenham East average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
The Grove has the 11th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Aldenham East and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Grove, Radlett, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,580,000 | 2024-03-21 | £1,653,879 |
| 23 The Grove, Radlett, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2023-03-15 | £1,077,038 |
| 9 The Grove, Radlett, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £3,600,000 | 2021-11-01 | £3,531,394 |
| 19 The Grove, Radlett, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2021-03-19 | £1,887,824 |
| 2A The Grove, Radlett, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,270,000 | 2017-05-04 | £1,480,414 |
WD7 7NF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 7NF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 720 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Field Junior School Watford Road , WD7 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newberries Primary School Newberries Avenue , WD7 7EL | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertsmere Jewish Primary School Watling Street , WD7 7LQ | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clore Shalom School Hugo Gryn Way , WD7 9BL | 2out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Michael's Catholic High School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS | 4out of 4 | 4,953 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | 1out of 4 | 5,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 5,038 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA | 3out of 4 | 5,210 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parmiter's School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU | 4out of 4 | 5,342 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 | 1,840 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edge Grove School High Cross , Aldenham WD25 8NL | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Preparatory School Limited Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY | - not rated | 2,576 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldenham Foundation Elstree , WD6 3AJ | - not rated | 3,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haberdashers' Aske Boys School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 3,887 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 | 133 yd | |
| Akash Tandoori | 195 Watling Street, Radlett | 133 yd | |
| Daisy \& Co | 219 Watling Street, Radlett | 367 yd | |
| Radlett Cafe | 70F Watling Street, Radlett | 376 yd | |
| Aamcha Eastern Kitchen | 70E Watling Street, Radlett | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 58 | 58 Watling Street, Radlett | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaketastic Ltd | 112 Watling Street, Radlett | 206 yd | |
| Dua Tandoori | 28 Aldenham Road, Radlett | 375 yd | |
| Paya | E&S Oriental Fast Food, 239 Watling Street | 429 yd | |
| Fress Bagelry & Delicatessen | 343 Watling Street, Radlett | 689 yd | |
| Parrots | 357 Watling Street, Radlett | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 297 Watling Street, Radlett | 585 yd | |
| Budgens | 361 Watling Street, Radlett | 750 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Squared (Closed) 203 - 205 203 - 205 Watling Street | health and fitness suite | 254 yd |
| Radlett & Bushey Reform Synagogue WATLING STREET | 619 yd | |
| Phillimore Recreation Ground Gills Hill Lane | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Porters Park Golf Club SHENLEY HILL | golf | 900 yd |
| Radlett Lawn Tennis And Squash Club WATLING STREET | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,001 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 | 90.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 158.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.