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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

WD63EG

Watling Street

WD63EJ

Elstree Hill North

WD63NH

Allum Lane

WD63DS

Coates Road

WD63QH

Holt Close

WD63HP

Beehive Close

WD63LE

Nash Close

WD63QF

Boreham Holt

WD63DR

Elgar Close

WD63PU

Park Crescent

WD63DN

Schubert Road

WD63FT

Barnet Lane

WD63JS

The Rise

WD63JF

Deacons Hill Road

WD63QY

Deacons Heights

WD63FE

Walton Terrace

WD63HR

Webber Close

WD63JD

Hartfield Close

WD63BY

High Street

WD63DL

Lands End

WD63RY

Fortune Lane

WD63JN

Berkeley Close

WD63DB

West View Court

WD63JE

Hartfield Avenue

WD63SN

Centennial Avenue

WD63DQ

Sullivan Way

WD63LH

Deacons Hill Road

WD63TN

Centennial Park

WD63LA

Georges Mead

WD63BZ

High Street

WD63EN

The Bartons

WD63JG

Deacons Hill Road

WD63HS

Fox Close

WD63NE

Allum Lane

WD63DU

High Street

WD63RQ

Barnet Lane

WD63NP

Allum Lane

WD63PP

Links Drive

WD63HU

Deacons Hill Road

WD63ND

Lodge Avenue

WD63PT

Park Crescent

WD63LX

Lodge Avenue

WD63AZ

Aldenham Road

WD63FF

High Street

WD63JQ

Deacons Hill Road

WD63LL

Dylan Close

WD63TH

Centennial Avenue

WD63NR

Woodside

WD63PS

Links Drive

WD63PZ

Sheraton Close

WD63DH

Sullivan Way

WD63LF

Alwyn Close

WD63JJ

Hartfield Avenue

WD63EP

High Street

WD63NF

Allum Lane

WD63PW

Barham Avenue

WD63DJ

Sullivan Way

WD63FN

Grade Close

WD63SY

Centennial Park

WD63HG

Barnet Lane

Data Sources

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