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Elstree & Aldenham

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About

Elstree & Aldenham is a largely residential area within the Hertsmere borough, characterised by suburban neighbourhoods and significant green spaces. The area includes the large Aldenham Country Park and Reservoir, which provides walking routes and water-based recreation. Residential streets often feature a mix of housing styles from different periods.

The area is notable for its connection to film and television production, with several major studios located here. This has historically brought a distinct industry presence alongside the quieter residential and agricultural land. Local centres like those on Shenley Road serve the community with shops and services.

Area overview

On average Elstree & Aldenham has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Elstree & Aldenham is £75,225 per year. The median sale price in Elstree & Aldenham is £618,750 (around £557 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £382,500 and £998,750. There are 1 schools in Elstree & Aldenham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Elstree & Aldenham is home to around 6,542 people, with a population density of about 359 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Elstree & Aldenham Population
6,542
Population density
359 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.46(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.3(+15%)
Other theft
6.27(+15%)
Public order
5.96(+16%)
Burglary
5.81(+109%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,964
60.61%
Other White
777
11.88%
Indian
603
9.22%
Other
293
4.48%
African
192
2.94%
Total population: 6,540

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,506
47.68%
Level 3 (A level)
698
13.28%
No qualifications
687
13.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
664
12.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
397
7.55%
Total 16+ residents: 5,256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
946
39.14%
Owns outright
811
33.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
419
17.34%
Other social rented
132
5.46%
Other forms of private rent
71
2.94%
Total households: 2,417

Property prices in Elstree & Aldenham

Median price: £618,750
Price per sq ft: £557
Sales (last 12 months): 66
Typical range (middle 50%): £383K – £999K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £618,750 (about £557 per square foot) in Elstree & Aldenham 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 Elstree & Aldenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£1,135,000£614
Semi-Detached18£691,850£605
Terraced14£461,000£534
Flats19£315,000£448

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Elstree & Aldenham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elstree & Aldenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,400,000£297,500£405,000£762,500
2017£1,100,000£335,000£485,000£472,500
2018£1,207,500£340,000£580,000£438,000
2019£1,150,000£230,000£615,000£517,750
2020£1,130,000£303,750£550,000£475,000
2021£1,236,500£366,000£747,500£500,000
2022£1,362,500£350,000£502,500£625,000
2023£1,395,000£415,500£846,000£650,000
2024£1,238,000£310,000£700,000£508,000
2025£1,190,000£317,500£841,850£500,000
2026£1,170,000£300,000£792,500£636,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elstree & Aldenham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elstree & Aldenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£532£476£421£527
2017£528£492£505£485
2018£541£473£528£503
2019£524£419£439£470
2020£565£403£486£444
2021£539£503£581£507
2022£638£500£526£553
2023£613£564£584£503
2024£561£465£555£524
2025£620£444£552£529
2026£682£457£653£575
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elstree & Aldenham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Elstree & Aldenham 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.