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Park Road is in Radlett and in Hertsmere district. WD7 8EG 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 Park Road, Radlett, WD7 8EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WD7 8GZ, WD7 7NL, WD7 7NN, WD7 7AW, WD7 8JX, WD7 7AQ, WD7 8JZ, WD7 8JY, WD7 7NJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD7 8EG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.6%52.7%0.1% 51.0% 1.7%
Male47.4%47.3%-0.1% 49.0% -1.7%

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)
Single29.7%32.7%3.0% 37.9% -5.2%
Married: Opposite sex55.4%50.8%-4.6% 44.2% 6.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Separated3.3%2.3%-1.0% 2.2% 0.1%
Divorced8.7%9.7%1.0% 9.1% 0.6%
Widowed2.9%3.9%1.0% 6.1% -2.2%

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 (89.7%) 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 health58.5%62.1%3.6% 48.4% 13.7%
Good health32.6%27.6%-5.0% 33.6% -6.0%
Fair health7.9%6.6%-1.3% 12.7% -6.1%
Bad health0.9%2.7%1.8% 4.0% -1.3%
Very bad health0%1.1%1.1% 1.2% -0.1%

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.

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 56.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications10.9%10.6%-0.3% 18.2% -7.6%
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 Levels14.9%9.9%-5.0% 13.4% -3.5%
Apprenticeship0.7%2.9%2.2% 5.3% -2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.7%14.1%5.4% 16.9% -2.8%
Degree or Similar50.4%56.4%6.0% 33.8% 22.6%
Other5.1%1%-4.1% 2.8% -1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.3%0.3% 1.1% -0.8%
Chinese1.8%1.1%-0.7% 0.7% 0.4%
Indian4.4%9.5%5.1% 3.1% 6.4%
Pakistani1.8%0%-1.8% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian1.2%1.1%-0.1% 1.6% -0.5%
Black African1.2%3.2%2.0% 2.5% 0.7%
Black Caribbean0.6%0.3%-0.3% 1.0% -0.7%
Mixed White and Asian1.5%2.6%1.1% 0.8% 1.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.1%1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Mixed Other0.9%1.6%0.7% 0.8% 0.8%
White85.6%76.3%-9.3% 81.4% -5.1%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Other1.2%2.9%1.7% 1.6% 1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom79.7%78.8%-0.9% 83.2% -4.4%
European Union6.2%5.3%-0.9% 6.1% -0.8%
Rest of Europe1.2%1.1%-0.1% 0.8% 0.3%
Africa4.4%6.9%2.5% 2.7% 4.2%
Middle East and Asia5.3%3.7%-1.6% 5.6% -1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.4%3.4%1.0% 1.3% 2.1%
Oceania0.9%0.8%-0.1% 0.3% 0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK78.8%79%0.2% 83.2% -4.2%
10+ Years1.8%12.8%11.0% 9.8% 3.0%
5-10 Years4.4%3.7%-0.7% 2.9% 0.8%
2-5 Years5.9%2.4%-3.5% 2.2% 0.2%
Less than 2 years9.1%2.1%-7.0% 1.9% 0.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.6% 76.7% 8.9%
Ireland0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Italy0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Portugal0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Romania1.6% 0.9% 0.7%
Other EU countries2.7% 1.5% 1.2%
Central and Western Africa0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
South and Eastern Africa1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
Eastern Asia0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
South-East Asia0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Central and South America0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
No passport held2.9% 13.5% -10.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion23.7% 37.2% -13.5%
Christian35.1% 46.2% -11.1%
Hindu7.4% 1.7% 5.7%
Jewish25% 0.5% 24.5%
Muslim1.1% 6.5% -5.4%
Sikh1.9% 0.9% 1.0%
Other religion0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Not answered5.1% 6.0% -0.9%

Safety

Is Park Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 38.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Aldenham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Park Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Aldenham East and the 90th lowest crime rate of 317 local areas in Hertsmere .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.



🔎 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 8EG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Park Road are based on 89 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 Park Road, Radlett, WD7 8EG

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD7 8EG

Average Price
£915,739
Semi-Detached
£920,569
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,175,641
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£63,585

Estimated Average Property Prices for Park Road

Average Price
£867,757
Semi-Detached
£963,524
Terraced
£762,089
Detached
£1,181,616
Flats/Maisonettes
£543,149
Other
£64,465

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Park Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
1-12 Nightingale Court Park Road, Radlett, Hertfordshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£479,0002026-01-28 £480,513
43 Park Road, Radlett, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£1,100,0002025-08-07 £1,151,897
15 Park Road, Radlett, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£915,0002024-11-22 £979,261
17 Park Road, Radlett, Hertfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£937,5002022-01-21 £950,026
23 Park Road, Radlett, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£775,0002021-03-05 £879,194
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD7 8EG

Employment

WD7 8EG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee114
Self-Employed46
Retired46
Part-Time Employee32
Unemployed19
Student (economically inactive)17
Looking after home or family13
Other10
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities38
Information and communication29
Education20
Human health and social work activities18
Financial and insurance activities18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Manufacturing13
Construction9
Administrative and support service activities8
Real estate activities6
Other5
Transport and storage5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Accommodation and food service activities3
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wall Hall Nursery School
University of Hertfordshire , Watford Campus WD25 8AT
- not rated 2,797 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London Colney Nursery School
Alexander Road , London Colney AL2 1JG
- not rated 5,222 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

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
3out of 4 659 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St John's Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Gills Hill Lane , WD7 8DD
- not rated 659 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Newberries Primary School
Newberries Avenue , WD7 7EL
3out of 4 1,075 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Fair Field Junior School
Watford Road , WD7 8LU
- not rated 1,266 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Fair Field Junior School
Watford Road , WD7 8LU
3out of 4 1,266 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hertswood Academy
Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG
- not rated 4,725 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Hawksmoor School
Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG
- not rated 4,725 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hertswood School
Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG
- not rated 4,725 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Queens' School
Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY
- not rated 5,008 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queens' School
Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY
- not rated 5,008 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lyndhurst Middle School
Gateshead Road , WD6 4NJ
- not rated 3,741 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holmshill School
Thrift Farm Lane , Shenley Road WD6 1TS
- not rated 5,088 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Furzehill Middle School
Furzehill Road , WD6 2EF
- not rated 5,344 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Radlett Nursery and Infant School
Cobden Hill , WD7 7JL
- not rated 1,099 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Radlett Lodge School
Harper Lane , WD7 9HW
- not rated 1,932 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Edge Grove School
High Cross , Aldenham WD25 8NL
- not rated 2,256 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Radlett Preparatory School Ltd
Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY
- not rated 2,284 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Hart House School
Edge Grove , High Cross WD25 8BL
- not rated 2,345 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed 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
Va Pensiero183 Watling Street, Radlett172 yd
Akash Tandoori195 Watling Street, Radlett172 yd
Radlett Cafe70F Watling Street, Radlett197 yd
Aamcha Eastern Kitchen70E Watling Street, Radlett197 yd
Daisy \& Co219 Watling Street, Radlett198 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
No 5858 Watling Street, Radlett139 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Dua Tandoori28 Aldenham Road, Radlett191 yd
PayaE&S Oriental Fast Food, 239 Watling Street251 yd
Shaketastic Ltd112 Watling Street, Radlett370 yd
Fress Bagelry & Delicatessen343 Watling Street, Radlett505 yd
Parrots357 Watling Street, Radlett546 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Express297 Watling Street, Radlett403 yd
Budgens361 Watling Street, Radlett566 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Athletic Squared (Closed)
203 - 205 203 - 205 Watling Street
health and fitness suite134 yd
Radlett & Bushey Reform Synagogue
WATLING STREET
434 yd
Phillimore Recreation Ground
Gills Hill Lane
grass pitches769 yd
Radlett Lawn Tennis And Squash Club
WATLING STREET
squash courts, tennis courts819 yd
Porters Park Golf Club
SHENLEY HILL
golf851 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 95.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 95.7%

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 speed159.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed203.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed22.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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