Watling Street is in Radlett and in Hertsmere district. WD7 7NG 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 7NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD7 7NH, WD7 7NT, WD7 8AY, WD7 7DD, WD7 7NF, WD7 7NJ, WD7 7DE, WD7 7NQ, WD7 7DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD7 7NG 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 | 45.8% | 45.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 54.2% | 54.3% | 0.1% | 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 | 30.3% | 38% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 47.8% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (88%) 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 | 56.4% | 56.5% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 31.5% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 7NG this area, 9.8% 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 52.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 9.8% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 5.1% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 14.1% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 10.9% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 52.9% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 19.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 84.7% | 77.1% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 85.4% | 80.6% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 80.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 14.2% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 1.9% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 23.5% | 0.5% | 23.0% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watling Street was 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.4% higher than the Aldenham East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Watling Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Aldenham East and the 138th lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.9%.

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 22 Everett Court Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-04-05 | £262,485 |
| 113 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-01-07 | £74,847 |
| Flat 9 Everett Court Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2020-02-07 | £215,128 |
| Flat 6 Everett Court Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2019-12-13 | £280,195 |
| Flat 24 Everett Court Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2019-11-28 | £217,570 |
WD7 7NG 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 896 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newberries Primary School Newberries Avenue , WD7 7EL | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Field Junior School Watford Road , WD7 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertsmere Jewish Primary School Watling Street , WD7 7LQ | - not rated | 2,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clore Shalom School Hugo Gryn Way , WD7 9BL | 2out of 4 | 2,980 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 | 4,987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | 1out of 4 | 5,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 5,207 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parmiter's School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0UU | 4out of 4 | 5,364 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA | 3out of 4 | 5,387 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 | 1,668 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edge Grove School High Cross , Aldenham WD25 8NL | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Preparatory School Limited Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldenham Foundation Elstree , WD6 3AJ | - not rated | 3,246 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haberdashers' Aske Boys School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 4,031 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 | 182 yd | |
| Akash Tandoori | 195 Watling Street, Radlett | 182 yd | |
| Daisy \& Co | 219 Watling Street, Radlett | 471 yd | |
| Radlett Cafe | 70F Watling Street, Radlett | 491 yd | |
| Aamcha Eastern Kitchen | 70E Watling Street, Radlett | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 58 | 58 Watling Street, Radlett | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaketastic Ltd | 112 Watling Street, Radlett | 40 yd | |
| Dua Tandoori | 28 Aldenham Road, Radlett | 522 yd | |
| Paya | E&S Oriental Fast Food, 239 Watling Street | 538 yd | |
| Fress Bagelry & Delicatessen | 343 Watling Street, Radlett | 801 yd | |
| Parrots | 357 Watling Street, Radlett | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 297 Watling Street, Radlett | 696 yd | |
| Budgens | 361 Watling Street, Radlett | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Squared (Closed) 203 - 205 203 - 205 Watling Street | health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| Radlett & Bushey Reform Synagogue WATLING STREET | 742 yd | |
| Porters Park Golf Club SHENLEY HILL | golf | 837 yd |
| Phillimore Recreation Ground Gills Hill Lane | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.