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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 very low crime levels, with around 49 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
3/10
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
20.8(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.83(-24%)
Burglary
5.3(+91%)
Vehicle crime
4.91(+8%)
Other theft
4.91(-12%)
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 38 recent sales, the median property price is £441,000 in Elstree 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 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
Detached8£1,285,000
Flats15£315,000
Semi-Detached8£891,850
Terraced7£515,000

10 years median price trend in Elstree

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

All postcodes in Elstree

WD63NF

Allum Lane

WD63RZ

May Gardens

WD63TN

Centennial Park

WD63FL

Grade Close

WD63DU

High Street

WD63EL

Elstree Hill North

WD63FN

Grade Close

WD63SE

Centennial Avenue

WD63SU

Centennial Park

WD63NB

Knowl Way

WD63NS

Allum Lane

WD63LX

Lodge Avenue

WD63PD

Blattner Close

WD63JY

Nicholas Road

WD63EJ

Elstree Hill North

WD63HB

New Road

WD63LB

Hadley Close

WD63HX

Deacons Close

WD63JD

Hartfield Close

WD63ES

High Street

WD63HF

Barnet Lane

WD63NL

Radnor Hall

WD63HU

Deacons Hill Road

WD63DG

Sullivan Way

WD63JZ

Shiremeade

WD63NJ

Clare Close

WD63DE

Elstree Hill South

WD63LA

Georges Mead

WD63DN

Schubert Road

WD63FR

The Stables

WD63HN

Rodgers Close

WD63HW

Yew Tree Court

WD63NY

Potters Mews

WD63NH

Allum Lane

WD63NQ

Knowl Park

WD63PX

Wentworth Avenue

WD63SZ

Centennial Avenue

WD63BA

Butterfield Cottages

WD63EB

Forge Place

WD63FF

High Street

WD63SR

Centennial Avenue

WD63HY

Deacons Hill Road

WD63JB

Hartfield Avenue

WD63PZ

Sheraton Close

WD63TJ

Centennial Park

WD63HH

Summer Grove

WD63EP

High Street

WD63JN

Berkeley Close

WD63EW

St Nicholas Close

WD63PP

Links Drive

WD63QZ

Barnet Lane

WD63HS

Fox Close

WD63NE

Allum Lane

WD63PE

Tauber Close

WD63PN

Barham Avenue

WD63QH

Holt Close

WD63BL

Elstree Hill South

WD63DL

Lands End

WD63BJ

Romeland

WD63PW

Barham Avenue

Data Sources

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