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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 125 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
125
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
46.98(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.45(+120%)
Other theft
20.55(+276%)
Vehicle crime
14.48(+229%)
Burglary
11.35(+308%)
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 53 recent sales, the median property price is £906,000 in Aldenham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £2,660,000.

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
Semi-Detached14£862,500
Terraced9£580,000
Detached21£1,300,000
Flats9£580,000

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

WD258BY

Wall Hall Drive

WD63AQ

Aldenham Road

WD258AZ

Wall Hall

WD259AR

Osprey Close

WD78BE

Links Drive

WD78JZ

Watford Road

WD258AL

Church Lane

WD258AW

Church Lane

WD258AR

The Crescent

WD77PL

Penne Close

WD258AJ

Hilfield Lane

WD77NJ

Watling Street

WD258DX

Grange Lane

WD258AB

Holbrook Gardens

WD78DG

Gills Hill Lane

WD259AL

Kestrel Close

WD258BB

Red Lion Close

WD78BG

Links Drive

WD258EJ

Back Lane

WD258BT

Oakridge Lane

WD63AW

Hogg Lane

WD63AU

Aldenham Road

WD258ED

New Road

WD78LG

Watford Road

WD258DS

Pegmire Lane

WD258BD

Church Farm Way

WD78LF

Watford Road

WD63AJ

Aldenham Road

WD63AN

Hogg Lane

WD78EP

Oakridge Avenue

WD63EE

Elstree Road

WD77GW

Highbridge Close

WD78NF

Battlers Green Drive

WD258ER

The Green

WD78AX

Aldenham Road

WD78DN

Orchard Close

WD78ND

Fairfield Close

WD258AN

Church Lane

AL22EJ

Radlett Road

WD63AL

Grove Cottages

WD78LS

Dellfield Close

WD78DU

Willow Way

WD78ET

Brook Drive

WD78EA

Park Road

WD78PQ

Farm Cottages

WD258DY

Grange Lane

WD78LT

Abbey View

WD258DJ

Hilfield Lane

WD258DW

Hilfield Lane

WD78DP

Elm Walk

WD78NJ

Phillimore Place

WD77NH

Watling Street

WD63AR

Hogg Lane

WD78DF

Gills Hill Lane

WD77NL

Watling Street

WD78LH

Scotscraig

WD78EX

Malthouse Place

WD77GZ

Highbridge Close

WD258AH

Grove Place

WD78PW

Common Lane

WD258ES

The Green

WD78JY

Station Road

WD258DF

Broadfield Way

WD258EL

Back Lane

WD78ER

Oakridge Avenue

WD78DR

Folly Close

WD258DZ

Broadfield Way

WD258NN

Church Lane

WD258AU

Holbrook Gardens

WD78DB

Gills Hill Lane

WD78NE

Battlers Green Drive

WD258EX

Canter Close

WD78DQ

Gills Hill Lane

WD63BX

Dagger Lane

WD258EQ

Common Lane

WD78PL

Common Lane

WD78DH

Oaks Close

WD78NP

Martins Close

WD258BN

High Cross

WD259AQ

Peregrine Close

WD258DD

Hilfield Lane

WD258PX

Blackbirds Lane

WD63AG

Butterfly Lane

WD63AF

Back Lane

WD258AS

Wall Hall

WD258BJ

Aldenham West

WD78PU

Common Lane

WD78EG

Park Road

WD258NL

High Cross

WD78EQ

Park Road

WD78FD

Tykes Terrace

WD63AE

Butterfly Lane

WD78LJ

The Chase

WD259AP

Peregrine Close

WD258BW

Middle Down

WD63BU

Aldenham Road

WD78EZ

Oakridge Avenue

WD258DG

Broadfield Way

WD258EW

Aldenham Road

WD258DT

Hilfield Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.