Loom Lane is in Radlett and in Hertsmere district. WD7 8AA 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 Loom Lane, Radlett, WD7 8AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD7 8AD, WD7 7JS, WD7 7LN, WD7 7JP, WD7 8BJ, WD7 8AB, WD7 7JL, WD7 8AQ, WD7 8AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD7 8AA 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 | 48.8% | 51.1% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.9% | -2.3% | 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 8AA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67% 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 | 20.7% | 25.4% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.9% | 67% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 22.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (93.4%) 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 | 64.2% | 63.4% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 15.0% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 30% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 8AA this area, 9.5% 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 55.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 9.5% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 4.4% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 11.4% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 15.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 55.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 22.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.3% | 87.7% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 86.4% | 86.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 86.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 12.4% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 0.5% | -9.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Ireland | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 0.3% | 13.5% | -13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.8% | 37.2% | -20.4% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 41.3% | 0.5% | 40.8% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Loom Lane was 13.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.3% lower than the Aldenham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Loom Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Aldenham East and the 12th lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3A Loom Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,775,000 | 2024-05-22 | £1,846,225 |
| 7 Loom Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £2,075,000 | 2022-11-03 | £1,997,923 |
| 25 Loom Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2020-11-02 | £1,967,814 |
| 3A Loom Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2019-01-30 | £1,738,235 |
| 7 Loom Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2018-04-24 | £1,162,928 |
WD7 8AA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 8AA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in WD7 8AA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 860 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newberries Primary School Newberries Avenue , WD7 7EL | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Field Junior School Watford Road , WD7 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertsmere Jewish Primary School Watling Street , WD7 7LQ | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meryfield Primary School Theobald Street , WD6 4PA | 3out of 4 | 2,894 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,202 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA | 3out of 4 | 4,248 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 4,481 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 4out of 4 | 4,795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | 2out of 4 | 4,823 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 1,390 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldenham Foundation Elstree , WD6 3AJ | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edge Grove School High Cross , Aldenham WD25 8NL | - not rated | 2,061 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haberdashers' Aske Boys School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 2,625 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls, Address Aldenham Rd , Elstree WD6 3BT | - not rated | 2,625 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 526 yd | |
| Noshers | 351 Watling Street, Radlett | 614 yd | |
| Radlett United Synagogue | 22 Watling Street, Radlett | 631 yd | |
| Radlett Reform Synagogue | 118 Watling Street, Radlett | 655 yd | |
| Tims Table | 335 Watling Street, Radlett | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabard Rugby Football Club | Cobden Hill, Radlett | 395 yd | |
| Radlett Cricket Club | Cobden Field, Cobden Hill | 395 yd | |
| No 58 | 58 Watling Street, Radlett | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parrots | 357 Watling Street, Radlett | 598 yd | |
| Fress Bagelry & Delicatessen | 343 Watling Street, Radlett | 636 yd | |
| Paya | E&S Oriental Fast Food, 239 Watling Street | 878 yd | |
| Dua Tandoori | 28 Aldenham Road, Radlett | 890 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Battlers Green Drive, Radlett | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 361 Watling Street, Radlett | 579 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 297 Watling Street, Radlett | 732 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Radlett Lawn Tennis And Squash Club WATLING STREET | squash courts, tennis courts | 450 yd |
| Tabard Rfc COBDEN HILL | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Radlett Cricket Club COBDEN HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Radlett & Bushey Reform Synagogue WATLING STREET | 673 yd | |
| Phillimore Recreation Ground Gills Hill Lane | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Athletic Squared (Closed) 203 - 205 203 - 205 Watling Street | health and fitness suite | 1,078 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 | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| 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 | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.