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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

WD258EW

Aldenham Road

WD63AN

Hogg Lane

WD78FE

Fairfield Close

WD78LF

Watford Road

WD78DY

Willow Way

WD78ET

Brook Drive

WD78LP

Hawtrees

WD78PQ

Farm Cottages

WD63AT

Aldenham Road

WD77HW

Watling Knoll

WD63AG

Butterfly Lane

WD78EJ

Newlands Avenue

WD78LD

Watford Road

WD78PD

Gills Hill Lane

WD77NP

Watling Street

WD78DD

Gills Hill Lane

WD78GZ

Wootton Close

WD78LQ

Darnhills

WD258BN

High Cross

WD258EZ

Hilfield Lane

WD258BP

Kemprow

WD258BQ

Roundbush Lane

WD63AE

Butterfly Lane

WD63BU

Aldenham Road

WD78EQ

Park Road

WD258BJ

Aldenham West

WD258PZ

Commonmeadow Lane

WD63BT

Aldenham Road

WD78PE

Gills Hill Lane

WD258AW

Church Lane

WD258BW

Middle Down

WD258NR

Kemprow

WD78NN

Phillimore Place

WD258AB

Holbrook Gardens

WD258DY

Grange Lane

WD77HS

Watling Street

WD78ND

Fairfield Close

WD78NP

Martins Close

WD78PU

Common Lane

WD78AZ

Goodyers Avenue

WD78DW

Cragg Avenue

WD78ER

Oakridge Avenue

WD258BH

The Spinney

WD258DS

Pegmire Lane

WD258EP

The Green

WD78NQ

Kendals Close

WD258AU

Holbrook Gardens

WD63AD

Butterfly Lane

WD63EE

Elstree Road

WD78DH

Oaks Close

WD78LE

Watford Road

WD258BL

High Cross

WD258DG

Broadfield Way

WD258EU

Stables End

WD77GX

Highbridge Close

WD258AR

The Crescent

WD258FB

Palomino Place

WD258PH

Hilfield Lane

WD77GZ

Highbridge Close

WD78EL

Newlands Avenue

WD63AH

Wards Cottages

WD78DX

Willow Way

WD78NH

Phillimore Place

WD78HB

Oakridge Avenue

WD258BX

Wall Hall Drive

WD78HH

Watford Road

WD78NG

Battlers Green Drive

WD258AG

Wenmans Lane

WD78DJ

Highfields

WD78ES

Medow Mead

WD78JZ

Watford Road

WD258AL

Church Lane

WD258AZ

Wall Hall

WD258NH

Primrose Lane

WD258NN

Church Lane

WD78BG

Links Drive

WD78DU

Willow Way

WD78PW

Common Lane

WD63AL

Grove Cottages

WD77HP

Watling Street

WD258BD

Church Farm Way

WD258DU

Pegmire Lane

WD63BS

Elstree Road

WD78EA

Park Road

WD78EH

Newlands Avenue

WD78LS

Dellfield Close

WD78BA

Goodyers Avenue

WD258DN

Hilfield Lane

WD258DF

Broadfield Way

WD258EH

Back Lane

WD78BB

Goodyers Avenue

WD78EX

Malthouse Place

WD258ED

New Road

WD77NF

The Grove

WD78EZ

Oakridge Avenue

WD258DP

Hilfield Lane

WD258DT

Hilfield Lane

WD259AP

Peregrine Close

WD78AX

Aldenham Road

WD78DG

Gills Hill Lane

Data Sources

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