Ridge Hill, Shenley, Radlett, WD7 9BG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD7 9BG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.7%	54.7%	3.0%	51.0%	3.7%
Male	48.3%	45.3%	-3.0%	49.0%	-3.7%

Partnership Status

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	24.4%	27.7%	3.3%	37.9%	-10.2%
Married: Opposite sex	49.1%	50.9%	1.8%	44.2%	6.7%
Separated	4.4%	0.4%	-4.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6.3%	5.6%	-0.7%	9.1%	-3.5%
Widowed	15.9%	15.4%	-0.5%	6.1%	9.3%

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	47.4%	50.9%	3.5%	48.4%	2.5%
Good health	32.2%	26.9%	-5.3%	33.6%	-6.7%
Fair health	13.7%	12.7%	-1.0%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	4.9%	5.1%	0.2%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	1.8%	4.4%	2.6%	1.2%	3.2%

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	24.4%	26.9%	2.5%	18.2%	8.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	6.7%	-4.7%	9.6%	-2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.5%	9.7%	-2.8%	13.4%	-3.7%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	4.5%	2.7%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	10.4%	0.4%	16.9%	-6.5%
Degree or Similar	32.8%	39.6%	6.8%	33.8%	5.8%
Other	7%	2.2%	-4.8%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Indian	1.5%	5.1%	3.6%	3.1%	2.0%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	2.5%	-0.6%
Other Black	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	0.8%	0.5%
White	93.9%	86%	-7.9%	81.4%	4.6%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	0.9%	3.2%	2.3%	1.6%	1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76% 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	81.8%	76%	-5.8%	83.2%	-7.2%
European Union	12.2%	14.8%	2.6%	6.1%	8.7%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	2.7%	2.8%	0.1%	2.7%	0.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	1.3%	-0.5%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	2.5%	1.6%	1.3%	1.2%
Oceania	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	80.2%	76.3%	-3.9%	83.2%	-6.9%
10+ Years	0.3%	18.7%	18.4%	9.8%	8.9%
5-10 Years	2.7%	2.2%	-0.5%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	15.5%	2.5%	-13.0%	1.9%	0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.8%	76.7%	5.1%
Ireland	3.5%	0.6%	2.9%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	2.9%	0.6%	2.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Other Europe	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	6.1%	13.5%	-7.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.2%	37.2%	-14.0%
Christian	45.7%	46.2%	-0.5%
Hindu	3.8%	1.7%	2.1%
Jewish	19.4%	0.5%	18.9%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Ridge Hill Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridge Hill was 51.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Shenley average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Ridge Hill has the 9th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Shenley and the 127th lowest crime rate of 317 local areas in Hertsmere .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,400

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in WD7 9BG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Ridge Hill are based on 3 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 Ridge Hill, Shenley, Radlett, WD7 9BG

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD7 9BG

Average Price
£1,404,672

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,404,672

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ridge Hill

Average Price
£1,344,016

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,344,016

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ridge HillStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Ridge Hill Stables Ridge Hill, Radlett, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building	£2,750,000	2020-06-12	£2,788,032
Ridge Hill Stables Ridge Hill, Radlett, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building	£1,200,000	2018-02-15	£1,183,851
Shenley Lodge Farm House Ridge Hill, Radlett, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building	£50,000	2015-03-16	£60,164

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD7 9BG

Employment

WD7 9BG 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 9BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	72
Retired	64
Self-Employed	50
Part-Time Employee	25
Student (economically inactive)	18
Looking after home or family	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Other	10
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Construction	17
Education	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Other	13
Administrative and support service activities	12
Manufacturing	12
Financial and insurance activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Real estate activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
London Colney Nursery School Alexander Road , London Colney AL2 1JG	- not rated	3,500 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Clore Shalom School Hugo Gryn Way , WD7 9BL	3out of 4	2,095 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shenley Primary School London Road , Shenley WD7 9DX	3out of 4	2,361 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Giles' CofE Primary School Blanche Lane , South Mimms EN6 3PE	3out of 4	2,672 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy Walsingham Way , London Colney AL2 1NL	3out of 4	3,248 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School Walsingham Way , London Colney AL2 1NL	- not rated	3,248 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dame Alice Owen's School Dugdale Hill Lane , EN6 2DU	4out of 4	4,542 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dame Alice Owen's School Dugdale Hill Lane , EN6 2DU	- not rated	4,542 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG	- not rated	4,844 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hawksmoor School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG	- not rated	4,844 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hertswood School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG	- not rated	4,844 yd	Community school	No	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	5,264 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holmshill School Thrift Farm Lane , Shenley Road WD6 1TS	- not rated	5,352 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Samuel Ryder Academy Drakes Drive , AL1 5AR	3out of 4	5,399 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manor Lodge School Rectory Lane , Ridge Hill WD7 9BG	- not rated	28 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Edward Jenner Hospital School Forest House, Harperbury Hospital , Harper Lane WD7 9HQ	- not rated	3,251 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harperbury Hospital School Harper Lane , WD7 9HQ	- not rated	3,251 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Radlett Lodge School Harper Lane , WD7 9HW	- not rated	3,510 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Great Brookmead School Allerton Road , WD6 4AH	- not rated	4,594 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in WD7 9BG area.

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Manor Lodge School RIDGE HILL	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	28 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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%

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	100.0%

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