WD7 7AQ is a sought-after residential area on Watling Street in Radlett. Administratively it sits within Aldenham East ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k, up 40.0% 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 7AQ are sourced from Output Area E00119487 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATLING STREET, WD7 7AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLING STREET, WD7 7AQ.
368
37
£ 63,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WD7 7AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £410k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 40.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD7 7AQ. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 415,000
29 sales · Mean £ 397,896
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD7 7AQ has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Newberries Primary School
Fair Field Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Manor Pharmacy0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Radlett Fruiterers0.3 km
- Silvermans0.4 km
- Wenzels0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- No 580.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Caffe Nero0.2 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Daisy \& Co0.2 km
- Isot Restaurant0.4 km
- Noshers0.5 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Vimi Eco Store0.4 km
- Budgens0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Sea Shells0.5 km
- Yummies0.5 km
- Dua Tandoori0.2 km
- Mamuzin Pizza And Kebabs0.2 km
- Paya0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Red Lion Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Radlett0.2 km
- Bricket Wood3.4 km
- How Wood3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Recreation Ground0.1 km
- The Grove0.1 km
- Recreation Ground0.1 km
- The Grove0.2 km
- Radlett Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD77AQ · Data under Open Government Licence