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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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Aldenham West is £892,500 (around £616 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £615,000 and £1,275,000. There are 2 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

Median price: £892,500
Price per sq ft: £616
Sales (last 12 months): 64
Typical range (middle 50%): £615K – £1.3M

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £892,500 (about £616 per square foot) in Aldenham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £3,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aldenham West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£1,327,500£715
Semi-Detached17£880,000£585
Flats14£615,000£616
Terraced11£600,000£565

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aldenham West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldenham West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,457,500£342,500£815,000£850,000
2017£1,200,000£263,500£627,500£505,000
2018£1,200,000£260,000£740,000£435,000
2019£1,036,000£230,000£692,250£489,000
2020£1,275,000£1,225,000£695,000£485,000
2021£1,195,000£1,155,000£762,500£512,500
2022£1,450,000£445,000£988,750£768,750
2023£1,137,500£775,000£699,950£590,000
2024£1,350,000£775,000£754,000£539,750
2025£1,425,000£697,500£885,000£580,000
2026£1,300,000£479,000£851,000£708,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldenham West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aldenham West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£544£502£504£489
2017£517£499£519£576
2018£499£496£593£458
2019£494£465£494£487
2020£506£832£614£507
2021£655£832£596£490
2022£711£578£621£573
2023£648£547£569£513
2024£631£756£610£548
2025£695£686£632£565
2026£715£498£592£581
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aldenham West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hertsmere district.

Band A£1,604
Band B£1,871
Band C£2,139
Band D£2,406
Band E£2,940
Band F£3,475
Band G£4,010
Band H£4,812

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Aldenham West ward.

Local councillors

Caroline Clapper

Aldenham West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

David Stephen Lambert

Aldenham West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative