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About

Elstree ward encompasses the northern section of the historic village of Elstree, situated within the Hertsmere borough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods, alongside local shopping parades catering to daily needs. It is bordered by green spaces, including parts of the Aldenham Country Park, providing woodland and reservoir walks. The settlement pattern here is less dense than in neighbouring Borehamwood, maintaining a distinct village atmosphere in its core.

The ward is notably home to the Elstree Film Studios, a major centre for British film and television production for decades. This long-standing industry presence influences the local economy and character. Transport links are provided by the M1 motorway, which runs along the western edge, and local bus services connecting to surrounding towns. The area also contains several schools and sports facilities, serving the local community within this part of Hertfordshire.

Area overview

On average Elstree has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Elstree is £75,225 per year. There are 1 schools in Elstree: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Elstree is home to around 5,095 people, with a population density of about 912.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Elstree Population
5,095
Population density
912.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.14(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.6(-8%)
Burglary
5.5(+98%)
Public order
5.3(+4%)
Other theft
4.51(-18%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,912
57.19%
Other White
648
12.73%
Indian
550
10.8%
Other
259
5.09%
African
155
3.04%
Total population: 5,092

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,996
49.32%
No qualifications
525
12.97%
Level 3 (A level)
520
12.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
493
12.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
291
7.19%
Total 16+ residents: 4,047

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
738
40.35%
Owns outright
603
32.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
314
17.17%
Other social rented
114
6.23%
Other forms of private rent
29
1.59%
Total households: 1,829

Property prices in Elstree

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £488,500 in Elstree area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Elstree 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced8£491,000
Semi-Detached9£645,000
Detached11£1,190,000
Flats14£317,500

10 years median price trend in Elstree

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

All postcodes in Elstree

WD63FH

Grade Close

WD63JR

The Rise

WD63QL

Boreham Holt

WD63JX

Belmor

WD63RA

Barnet Lane

WD63EZ

High Street

WD63HE

Barnet Lane

WD63SZ

Centennial Avenue

WD63PN

Barham Avenue

WD63GA

Romeland

WD63SG

Centennial Avenue

WD63HH

Summer Grove

WD63NQ

Knowl Park

WD63SF

Centennial Avenue

WD63SW

High Street

WD63JL

Hartfield Avenue

WD63HY

Deacons Hill Road

WD63QZ

Barnet Lane

WD63JP

Barnet Lane

WD63FR

The Stables

WD63QG

Boreham Holt

WD63NA

Lodge Avenue

WD63JA

Summer Hill

WD63PY

Lowther Close

WD63QE

Boreham Holt

WD63EL

Elstree Hill North

WD63LY

Grange Road

WD63HT

Britten Close

WD63SS

Centennial Avenue

WD63ES

High Street

WD63JY

Nicholas Road

WD63DD

West View Gardens

WD63RE

Barnet Lane

WD63ST

Centennial Avenue

WD63DE

Elstree Hill South

WD63DP

Beethoven Road

WD63NN

Allum Lane

WD63NS

Allum Lane

WD63SA

Centennial Avenue

WD63HW

Yew Tree Court

WD63HJ

Barnet Lane

WD63HA

St Marys Terrace

WD63HN

Rodgers Close

WD63JH

Ascot Close

WD63HB

New Road

WD63HZ

Deacons Hill Road

WD63DG

Sullivan Way

WD63DW

Delius Close

WD63BL

Elstree Hill South

WD63PH

Allum Lane

WD63EW

St Nicholas Close

WD63PE

Tauber Close

WD63PL

Allum Lane

WD63EB

Forge Place

WD63EH

Elstree Hill North

WD63SL

Centennial Avenue

WD63PR

Orchard Close

WD63PJ

Allum Lane

WD63LZ

Bishops Avenue

WD63FW

Elstree

WD63JT

The Rise

WD63PD

Blattner Close

WD63RG

Edgwarebury Lane

WD63RH

Barnet Lane

WD63EY

Marston Villas

WD63FQ

Grade Close

WD63HL

Barnet Lane

WD63JB

Hartfield Avenue

WD63HF

Barnet Lane

WD63SE

Centennial Avenue

WD63BD

Aldenham Road

WD63NY

Potters Mews

WD63QJ

Boreham Holt

WD63JW

Cavendish Crescent

WD63QQ

Boreham Holt

WD63SJ

Centennial Avenue

WD63FL

Grade Close

WD63LG

Allum Lane

WD63LD

Lakeside Court

WD63NB

Knowl Way

WD63PX

Wentworth Avenue

WD63BJ

Romeland

WD63ET

High Street

WD63RZ

May Gardens

WD63FS

Centennial Avenue

WD63HX

Deacons Close

WD63BA

Butterfield Cottages

WD63JZ

Shiremeade

WD63NJ

Clare Close

WD63SR

Centennial Avenue

WD63TJ

Centennial Park

WD63BE

Watford Road

WD63NL

Radnor Hall

WD63FG

Centennial Park

WD63LB

Hadley Close

WD63LU

Allum Lane

WD63SB

Centennial Avenue

WD63SU

Centennial Park

WD63JU

The Rise

WD63RD

Barnet Lane

Data Sources

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