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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£635,000
Price per sq ft£565
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £995K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £635,000 (about £565 per square foot) in Elstree area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,490,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£1,162,500£597
Semi-Detached12£607,475£613
Terraced8£491,000£481
Flats9£335,000£441

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Elstree

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elstree.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,500,000£320,000£405,000£675,000
2017£1,062,500£350,000£472,500£460,000
2018£1,250,000£347,000£460,000£443,750
2019£1,150,000£329,500£430,000£435,000
2020£1,100,000£312,500£519,000£515,000
2021£1,243,250£381,000£857,500£489,000
2022£1,325,000£541,500£502,500£615,000
2023£1,395,000£440,500£883,500£672,500
2024£1,300,500£327,500£585,000£539,000
2025£1,195,000£317,500£645,000£515,000
2026£1,100,000£610,000£732,475£645,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elstree.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elstree.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£532£450£413£554
2017£528£495£491£483
2018£555£469£497£505
2019£506£411£423£470
2020£558£403£482£447
2021£539£503£542£509
2022£615£634£526£537
2023£613£573£526£509
2024£583£466£527£589
2025£597£439£552£527
2026£786£480£654£476
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elstree.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Elstree in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.