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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 28.7% | 38.7% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 47.3% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.8% | 61.9% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 28% | 30% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 10.6% | 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 Levels | 18.1% | 15.2% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 39.9% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 86.2% | 82.5% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 86.9% | 86.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 86.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 10% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 0.4% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 23.6% | 0.5% | 23.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Trafford Close, Radlett, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2025-08-01 | £587,795 |
| 15 Trafford Close, Radlett, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-05-19 | £462,819 |
| 6 Trafford Close, Radlett, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-08-01 | £506,768 |
| 21 Trafford Close, Radlett, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-10-04 | £411,777 |
| 23 Trafford Close, Radlett, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2020-11-25 | £674,806 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litaliana | 142 London Road, Shenley | 699 yd | |
| Orchard Tea Rooms | Shenley Park, Radlett Lane | 834 yd | |
| Shenley Cricket Centre | Radlett Lane, Shenley | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Wok | 19 Andrew Close, Shenley | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Porters Park Drive, Shenley | 256 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shenley Cricket Centre SHENLEY PARK SHENLEY PARK RADLETT LANE | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 25.7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.