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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% 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. There are 5 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 359.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8%
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
20.64(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.15(+14%)
Other theft
7.18(+29%)
Vehicle crime
5.96(+31%)
Burglary
5.35(+92%)
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

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £543,750 in Elstree & Aldenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Elstree & Aldenham 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 Elstree & Aldenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£1,285,000
Flats17£315,000
Semi-Detached12£1,085,000
Terraced9£500,000

10 years median price trend in Elstree & Aldenham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elstree & Aldenham.

Data Sources

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