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Trafford Close is in Shenley, Radlett and in Hertsmere district. WD7 9HU is located in the Shenley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertsmere. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Trafford Close, Shenley, Radlett, WD7 9HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WD7 9HT, WD7 9HX, WD7 9JZ, WD7 9JD, WD7 9JA, WD7 9DF, WD7 9JG, WD7 9HY, WD7 9JB.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD7 9HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.4%51.3%0.9% 51.0% 0.3%
Male49.6%48.7%-0.9% 49.0% -0.3%

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)
Single28.7%38.7%10.0% 37.9% 0.8%
Married: Opposite sex56%47.3%-8.7% 44.2% 3.1%
Separated2.8%2.7%-0.1% 2.2% 0.5%
Divorced9.7%9%-0.7% 9.1% -0.1%
Widowed2.8%2.3%-0.5% 6.1% -3.8%

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 (91.9%) 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 health63.8%61.9%-1.9% 48.4% 13.5%
Good health28%30%2.0% 33.6% -3.6%
Fair health5.7%6.2%0.5% 12.7% -6.5%
Bad health2.5%1.8%-0.7% 4.0% -2.2%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications10.6%13.5%2.9% 18.2% -4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18.5%11.2%-7.3% 9.6% 1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels18.1%15.2%-2.9% 13.4% 1.8%
Apprenticeship2.3%3.1%0.8% 5.3% -2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.5%15.2%2.7% 16.9% -1.7%
Degree or Similar33.8%39.9%6.1% 33.8% 6.1%
Other4.2%1.8%-2.4% 2.8% -1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.7% -0.3%
Indian1.8%2.9%1.1% 3.1% -0.2%
Other Asian0.4%1.5%1.1% 1.6% -0.1%
Black African2.1%2.9%0.8% 2.5% 0.4%
Black Caribbean2.5%2.2%-0.3% 1.0% 1.2%
Mixed White and Asian0.4%1.5%1.1% 0.8% 0.7%
Mixed White and African0.7%0.4%-0.3% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.1%1.1%0.0% 0.9% 0.2%
Mixed Other2.1%1.1%-1.0% 0.8% 0.3%
White86.2%82.5%-3.7% 81.4% 1.1%
Other2.5%3.6%1.1% 1.6% 2.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.4% 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 Kingdom86.9%86.4%-0.5% 83.2% 3.2%
European Union0%4.8%4.8% 6.1% -1.3%
Africa6.4%4%-2.4% 2.7% 1.3%
Middle East and Asia3.9%2.9%-1.0% 5.6% -2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.1%1.8%-0.3% 1.3% 0.5%
Oceania0.7%0%-0.7% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK85.8%86.7%0.9% 83.2% 3.5%
10+ Years0.7%10%9.3% 9.8% 0.2%
5-10 Years0.7%1.1%0.4% 2.9% -1.8%
2-5 Years3.2%1.8%-1.4% 2.2% -0.4%
Less than 2 years9.6%0.4%-9.2% 1.9% -1.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.7% 76.7% 14.0%
Ireland1.9% 0.6% 1.3%
Lithuania0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Romania1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Other EU countries1.1% 1.5% -0.4%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Eastern Asia0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
No passport held3.4% 13.5% -10.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion31.7% 37.2% -5.5%
Christian33.9% 46.2% -12.3%
Buddhist1.8% 0.5% 1.3%
Hindu1.8% 1.7% 0.1%
Jewish23.6% 0.5% 23.1%
Muslim2.2% 6.5% -4.3%
Not answered4.8% 6.0% -1.2%

Safety

Is Trafford Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trafford Close was 15.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.0% lower than the Shenley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Trafford Close has the lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Shenley and the 16th lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.



🔎 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 9HU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Trafford Close are based on 69 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 Trafford Close, Shenley, Radlett, WD7 9HU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD7 9HU

Average Price
£527,552
Semi-Detached
£549,653
Terraced
£494,138
Detached
£674,095
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Trafford Close

Average Price
£547,402
Semi-Detached
£538,624
Terraced
£547,307
Detached
£624,724
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Trafford CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
10 Trafford Close, Radlett, Hertfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£595,0002025-08-01 £587,795
15 Trafford Close, Radlett, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£460,0002025-05-19 £462,819
6 Trafford Close, Radlett, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£515,0002022-08-01 £506,768
21 Trafford Close, Radlett, Hertfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£400,0002021-10-04 £411,777
23 Trafford Close, Radlett, Hertfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£640,0002020-11-25 £674,806
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD7 9HU

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee99
Part-Time Employee33
Retired29
Self-Employed23
Student (economically inactive)12
Unemployed9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Looking after home or family6
Other4
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles30
Human health and social work activities26
Administrative and support service activities14
Education14
Financial and insurance activities12
Transport and storage11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Manufacturing9
Information and communication8
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Construction7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Real estate activities6
Other5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Clore Shalom School
Hugo Gryn Way , WD7 9BL
2out of 4 819 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Shenley Primary School
London Road , Shenley WD7 9DX
2out of 4 1,232 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Newberries Primary School
Newberries Avenue , WD7 7EL
3out of 4 2,229 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Saint Bernadette Catholic Primary School
Walsingham Way , London Colney AL2 1NL
3out of 4 2,720 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Bowmansgreen Primary School
Telford Road , London Colney AL2 1PH
3out of 4 3,042 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
1out of 4 4,218 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Elstree Screen Arts Academy
Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN
2out of 4 5,027 yd University technical college No 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 5,226 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Radlett Lodge School
Harper Lane , WD7 9HW
- not rated 1,266 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Manor Lodge School
Rectory Lane , Ridge Hill WD7 9BG
- not rated 2,459 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Radlett Preparatory School Limited
Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY
- not rated 3,574 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Edge Grove School
High Cross , Aldenham WD25 8NL
- not rated 4,797 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Aldenham Foundation
Elstree , WD6 3AJ
- not rated 4,985 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Litaliana142 London Road, Shenley699 yd
Orchard Tea RoomsShenley Park, Radlett Lane834 yd
Shenley Cricket CentreRadlett Lane, Shenley834 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Top Wok19 Andrew Close, Shenley489 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoPorters Park Drive, Shenley256 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Shenley Cricket Centre
SHENLEY PARK SHENLEY PARK RADLETT LANE
grass pitches1,009 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 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/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 speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed86.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed158.41 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed158.41 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed25.7 Mbit/s

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