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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

WD258ES

The Green

WD258EY

Anvil Mews

WD78LG

Watford Road

WD259AQ

Peregrine Close

WD63AQ

Aldenham Road

WD63AR

Hogg Lane

WD258AN

Church Lane

WD78NJ

Phillimore Place

Data Sources

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