Common Lane is in Radlett and in Hertsmere district. WD7 8PN 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 Common Lane, Radlett, WD7 8PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD7 8PQ, WD7 8PL, WD7 8PP, WD7 8NY, WD7 8PG, WD7 8PS, WD7 8PT, WD7 8PB, WD7 8PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD7 8PN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.2% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.8% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% 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% | 24.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 63.2% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 5.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 60.7% | 61.7% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 13.3% |
| Good health | 33% | 26.6% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 10% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 14.3% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 18.5% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 15% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.6% | 42% | -1.6% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.9% | 86% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 88.3% | 89.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 88.7% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10.3% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 0.3% | -10.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15% | 37.2% | -22.2% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 39.6% | 0.5% | 39.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Common Lane was 65.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% higher than the Aldenham East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Common Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Aldenham East and the 153rd highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmesdale Common Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-01-08 | £700,758 |
| Crosswinds Common Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £594,500 | 2020-12-22 | £659,895 |
| Crosswinds Common Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2017-08-04 | £678,989 |
| Ming House Common Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2015-08-07 | £698,772 |
| Crosswinds Common Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 1997-05-28 | £705,176 |
WD7 8PN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% 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 8PN 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 5,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Field Junior School Watford Road , WD7 8LU | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Infant and Nursery School Gills Hill Lane , WD7 8DD | - not rated | 954 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newberries Primary School Newberries Avenue , WD7 7EL | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertsmere Jewish Primary School Watling Street , WD7 7LQ | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highwood Primary School Mead Way , WD23 2AW | 3out of 4 | 3,533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 3,538 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA | 3out of 4 | 3,542 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | 3out of 4 | 4,586 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Academy London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 4,601 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | 1out of 4 | 5,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Grove School High Cross , Aldenham WD25 8NL | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldenham Foundation Elstree , WD6 3AJ | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Preparatory School Limited Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School Hartspring Cottage , Elton Way WD25 8HB | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haberdashers' Aske Boys School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 2,646 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Pen Tea Rooms | Battlers Green Farm, Common Lane | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paws For Thought Retreats Ltd | Battlers Green Farm, Common Lane | 195 yd | |
| The Puddingstop - Unit 33F(a) | Battlers Green Farm, Common Lane | 195 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Battlers Green Drive, Radlett | 567 yd | |
| Aroma | 6 Battlers Green Drive, Radlett | 583 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Field Junior School WATFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Phillimore Recreation Ground Gills Hill Lane | grass pitches | 775 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.