Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

WATLING STREET, WD7 7BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLING STREET, WD7 7BT.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 63,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WD7 7BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WD7 7BT's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £392k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD7 7BT is a sought-after residential area on Watling Street, 1.4km from Batlers Green in Radlett. Administratively it sits within Aldenham East ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

For serious buyers, WD7 7BT is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £392k, up 4.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WD7 7BT are sourced from Output Area E00119491 (shared with 245 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD7 7BT. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 405,000

25 sales · Mean £ 399,558

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WD7 7BT has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour23
Vehicle crime21
Burglary11
Shoplifting10

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good209 pupils0.6 km
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Newberries Primary School

Good189 pupils0.6 km
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Fair Field Junior School

Good230 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Manor Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Battlers Green Post Office1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Radlett Fruiterers0.1 km
  • Silvermans0.1 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • No 580.2 km
  • Radlett Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Tabard Rugby Football Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.1 km
  • Costa0.1 km
  • Daisy \& Co0.2 km
  • Isot Restaurant0.1 km
  • Noshers0.2 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Vimi Eco Store0.1 km
  • Budgens0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Aroma1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Sea Shells0.2 km
  • Yummies0.2 km
  • Dua Tandoori0.1 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Red Lion Hotel0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Radlett0.1 km
  • Bricket Wood3.7 km
  • How Wood4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Red Lion Hotel0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Radlett Station0.2 km
  • Radlett Rail Station0.2 km