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Aldenham West

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About

Aldenham West ward covers a largely rural expanse in the Hertsmere district, characterised by extensive farmland, scattered hamlets, and significant green belt land. The area includes the settlements of Letchmore Heath and parts of Radlett, with a landscape dominated by arable fields and wooded areas. It is bisected by the M1 motorway, a major transport route that physically divides the ward's open spaces.

A notable local feature is the Aldenham Country Park and Reservoir, offering recreational space amidst the agricultural setting. The ward maintains a distinct separation from more urbanised areas, with a community focused on its village centres. Economic activity is mixed, combining some local commerce with commuting links to London via the Thameslink railway service from Radlett.

Area overview

On average Aldenham West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aldenham West is £77,723 per year. There are 6 schools in Aldenham West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Aldenham West is home to around 5,109 people, with a population density of about 302.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aldenham West Population
5,109
Population density
302.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.78(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.21(+136%)
Other theft
20.94(+277%)
Vehicle crime
19.38(+326%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.94(+86%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,576
69.99%
Other White
445
8.71%
Indian
313
6.13%
Other
154
3.01%
African
100
1.96%
Total population: 5,109

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,890
45.76%
No qualifications
572
13.85%
Level 3 (A level)
571
13.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
523
12.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
332
8.04%
Total 16+ residents: 4,130

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
703
34.98%
Owns outright
699
34.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
273
13.58%
Other social rented
216
10.75%
Other forms of private rent
61
3.03%
Total households: 2,010

Property prices in Aldenham West

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £930,000 in Aldenham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £257,500 up to £4,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aldenham West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aldenham West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£1,287,000
Flats12£747,250
Semi-Detached13£915,000
Terraced6£516,500

10 years median price trend in Aldenham West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldenham West.

All postcodes in Aldenham West

WD258NA

Church Farm Cottages

WD63RL

Aldenham Road

WD258AH

Grove Place

WD258DE

Pelham Lane

WD258DZ

Broadfield Way

WD78FD

Tykes Terrace

WD258BT

Oakridge Lane

WD77HT

Watling Street

WD77NJ

Watling Street

WD258BE

Church Lane

WD258DL

Summerhouse Lane

WD258EA

Grange Lane

WD258EB

Grange Lane

WD63AW

Hogg Lane

WD63BX

Dagger Lane

WD77HN

Kitswell Way

WD258DW

Hilfield Lane

WD78BD

Links Drive

WD78EG

Park Road

WD78EW

Oakridge Avenue

WD258AA

Otterspool

WD78PG

Beagle Close

WD258BY

Wall Hall Drive

WD258PX

Blackbirds Lane

WD78DR

Folly Close

WD258BA

Church Lane

WD258BG

Roundbush Lane

WD77NL

Watling Street

WD77NN

Watling Street

WD78LR

Watford Road

WD78NF

Battlers Green Drive

WD78QZ

Spencer Close

WD258BS

Blackbirds Lane

WD258AP

Church Farm Cottages

WD258BF

Morgan Gardens

WD258DR

Pegmire Lane

WD78EP

Oakridge Avenue

WD78JE

Lambourn Chase

WD78JY

Station Road

WD78LU

Watford Road

WD78PJ

Common Lane

WD78DN

Orchard Close

WD78JX

Station Road

WD78LT

Abbey View

WD78LX

New Road

WD78PH

Battlers Green

WD258BZ

Wall Hall Drive

WD259AL

Kestrel Close

WD78HA

The Close

WD258AX

Otterspool Lane

WD258DA

Hilfield Lane

WD258DB

Hilfield Lane

WD258EF

Back Lane

WD258ET

The Mews

WD258EX

Canter Close

WD258GD

Grange Lane

WD77NH

Watling Street

WD258DX

Grange Lane

WD258EJ

Back Lane

WD78EN

Oakridge Avenue

WD258EL

Back Lane

WD258ER

The Green

WD77NT

Woodlands

WD258DD

Hilfield Lane

WD78LH

Scotscraig

WD258AS

Wall Hall

WD258EQ

Common Lane

WD259AR

Osprey Close

WD78LZ

New Road

WD77GW

Highbridge Close

WD78FF

Watford Road

WD78LJ

The Chase

WD78NE

Battlers Green Drive

WD78PF

Rendlesham Avenue

WD258DJ

Hilfield Lane

WD258EE

Common Lane

WD78DP

Elm Walk

WD63BH

Aldenham Road

WD78LA

Watford Road

WD77GB

Harper Lane

WD258EN

Back Lane

WD258BB

Red Lion Close

WD258NL

High Cross

AL22EJ

Radlett Road

WD258PF

Hilfield Lane

WD63AJ

Aldenham Road

WD78DB

Gills Hill Lane

WD78DF

Gills Hill Lane

WD78AY

Goodyers Avenue

WD258AY

Ivy Cottages

WD63AS

Dagger Lane

WD63AU

Aldenham Road

WD77PL

Penne Close

WD78DE

Gills Hill Lane

WD78DQ

Gills Hill Lane

WD78PL

Common Lane

WD258AJ

Hilfield Lane

WD63AF

Back Lane

WD78BE

Links Drive

WD78DS

Folly Pathway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.