Scrubbitts Square, Radlett, WD7 8JU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD7 8JU is primarily male, with 55.1% 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	47.9%	44.9%	-3.0%	51.0%	-6.1%
Male	52.1%	55.1%	3.0%	49.0%	6.1%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate area around WD7 8JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	50.4%	48%	-2.4%	37.9%	10.1%
Married: Opposite sex	27.4%	27.6%	0.2%	44.2%	-16.6%
Married: Same sex	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	5.2%	2.4%	-2.8%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	13.3%	15.7%	2.4%	9.1%	6.6%
Widowed	2.2%	4.7%	2.5%	6.1%	-1.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.9%	48.7%	-2.2%	48.4%	0.3%
Good health	26.4%	28.8%	2.4%	33.6%	-4.8%
Fair health	16.6%	17.3%	0.7%	12.7%	4.6%
Bad health	6.1%	4.5%	-1.6%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.9%	15.3%	6.4%	18.2%	-2.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.6%	7.6%	-8.0%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	13.7%	-1.1%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	1.5%	6.1%	4.6%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.1%	10.7%	2.6%	16.9%	-6.2%
Degree or Similar	43%	40.5%	-2.5%	33.8%	6.7%
Other	8.1%	6.1%	-2.0%	2.8%	3.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	4.3%	0%	-4.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.6%	2.5%	1.9%	3.1%	-0.6%
Pakistani	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.6%	2.5%	1.9%	1.6%	0.9%
Black African	3.1%	10.8%	7.7%	2.5%	8.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.0%	0.9%
Other Black	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	3.7%	3.2%	-0.5%	0.8%	2.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%	0.8%	1.7%
White	82.8%	70.3%	-12.5%	81.4%	-11.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Arab	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other	0.6%	2.5%	1.9%	1.6%	0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 66.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.6%	66.9%	-3.7%	83.2%	-16.3%
European Union	10.4%	15.9%	5.5%	6.1%	9.8%
Rest of Europe	1.2%	3.2%	2.0%	0.8%	2.4%
Africa	3.7%	8.3%	4.6%	2.7%	5.6%
Middle East and Asia	12.3%	4.5%	-7.8%	5.6%	-1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.8%	0.6%	-1.2%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	66.3%	67.3%	1.0%	83.2%	-15.9%
10+ Years	7.4%	17.3%	9.9%	9.8%	7.5%
5-10 Years	4.3%	7.7%	3.4%	2.9%	4.8%
2-5 Years	7.4%	3.8%	-3.6%	2.2%	1.6%
Less than 2 years	14.7%	3.8%	-10.9%	1.9%	1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.4%	76.7%	-7.3%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Portugal	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Spain	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	3.8%	0.9%	2.9%
Other EU countries	1.9%	1.5%	0.4%
Other Europe	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Central and Western Africa	2.5%	0.3%	2.2%
South and Eastern Africa	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Middle East	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
No passport held	12.1%	13.5%	-1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.3%	37.2%	-3.9%
Christian	38.6%	46.2%	-7.6%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Hindu	7.8%	1.7%	6.1%
Jewish	9.8%	0.5%	9.3%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is Scrubbitts Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scrubbitts Square was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.1% lower than the Aldenham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Scrubbitts Square has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Aldenham East and the 28th lowest crime rate of 317 local areas in Hertsmere .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

🔎 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 8JU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Scrubbitts Square are based on 75 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 Scrubbitts Square, Radlett, WD7 8JU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD7 8JU

Average Price
£306,532

Semi-Detached
£376,081

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£297,838

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Scrubbitts Square

Average Price
£276,286

Semi-Detached
£396,672

Terraced
£336,756

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£271,111

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Scrubbitts SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
73 Scrubbitts Square, Radlett, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£324,000	2018-08-03	£321,303
79 Scrubbitts Square, Radlett, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£297,500	2015-07-14	£353,513
76 Scrubbitts Square, Radlett, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£226,500	2013-11-06	£327,549
73 Scrubbitts Square, Radlett, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£216,000	2012-03-30	£330,945
79 Scrubbitts Square, Radlett, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£240,000	2007-09-19	£343,940

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD7 8JU

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	47
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	14
Retired	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	7
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Education	10
Other	7
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Construction	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Manufacturing	2
Real estate activities	2

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	2,671 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	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	439 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	439 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fair Field Junior School Watford Road , WD7 8LU	- not rated	974 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fair Field Junior School Watford Road , WD7 8LU	3out of 4	974 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Newberries Primary School Newberries Avenue , WD7 7EL	3out of 4	1,030 yd	Community school	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	4,571 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hawksmoor School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG	- not rated	4,571 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hertswood School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG	- not rated	4,571 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA	- not rated	4,582 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA	- not rated	4,582 yd	Academy converter	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	3,486 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holmshill School Thrift Farm Lane , Shenley Road WD6 1TS	- not rated	4,894 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Furzehill Middle School Furzehill Road , WD6 2EF	- not rated	5,034 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	744 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Radlett Preparatory School Ltd Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY	- not rated	1,900 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edge Grove School High Cross , Aldenham WD25 8NL	- not rated	1,964 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hart House School Edge Grove , High Cross WD25 8BL	- not rated	2,076 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aldenham School Elstree , WD6 3AJ	- not rated	2,369 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Radlett Reform Synagogue	118 Watling Street, Radlett	320 yd
Radlett United Synagogue	22 Watling Street, Radlett	321 yd
Pizza Express	114 - 116 Watling Street, Radlett	325 yd
Teatro	Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue	334 yd
Brass Monkey	92 Watling Street, Radlett	346 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
No 58	58 Watling Street, Radlett	471 yd
Tabard Rugby Football Club	Cobden Hill, Radlett	994 yd
Radlett Cricket Club	Cobden Field, Cobden Hill	994 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dua Tandoori	28 Aldenham Road, Radlett	335 yd
Fress Bagelry & Delicatessen	343 Watling Street, Radlett	376 yd
Parrots	357 Watling Street, Radlett	384 yd
Paya	E&S Oriental Fast Food, 239 Watling Street	418 yd
Domino's Pizza	1 Battlers Green Drive, Radlett	768 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	297 Watling Street, Radlett		373 yd
Budgens	361 Watling Street, Radlett		387 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Radlett & Bushey Reform Synagogue WATLING STREET		317 yd
Phillimore Recreation Ground Gills Hill Lane	grass pitches	352 yd
Athletic Squared (Closed) 203 - 205 203 - 205 Watling Street	health and fitness suite	566 yd
Radlett Lawn Tennis And Squash Club WATLING STREET	squash courts, tennis courts	580 yd
Tabard Rfc COBDEN HILL	grass pitches	1,068 yd

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	179.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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