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About

Shenley ward encompasses the village of Shenley and its surrounding rural land within the Hertsmere borough. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing developments and older properties set along quiet, leafy lanes. Farmland and open fields border the settlement, maintaining a distinct separation from the more urban areas to the south. The local community is served by a village hall, a primary school, and several small businesses clustered near the centre.

A notable historical landmark is the Shenley Hospital chapel, a remnant of the former asylum complex, which now stands isolated amidst converted residential developments and new housing estates. The ward's landscape includes pockets of woodland and the grounds of Porters Park Golf Club. Traffic primarily flows along the main roads connecting to Radlett and London Colney, while much of the internal network consists of cul-de-sacs and smaller estate roads.

Area overview

On average Shenley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shenley is £70,994 per year. There are 5 schools in Shenley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shenley is home to around 5,391 people, with a population density of about 155.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shenley Population
5,391
Population density
155.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
48.97(+795%)
Violence and sexual offences
23(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.25(+49%)
Vehicle crime
9.83(+123%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.12(-4%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,080
75.68%
Other White
421
7.81%
Indian
173
3.21%
Other
150
2.78%
Irish
134
2.49%
Total population: 5,391

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,641
38.11%
Level 3 (A level)
659
15.3%
No qualifications
657
15.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
651
15.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
417
9.68%
Total 16+ residents: 4,306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
776
36.93%
Owns outright
638
30.37%
Other social rented
342
16.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
216
10.28%
Other forms of private rent
58
2.76%
Total households: 2,101

Property prices in Shenley

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £585,000 in Shenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £1,435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shenley 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 Shenley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£750,000
Flats1£270,000
Semi-Detached10£605,000
Terraced21£455,000

10 years median price trend in Shenley

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

All postcodes in Shenley

EN63LJ

Dialmead

WD79AH

Frank Cottages

WD79DJ

Shenleybury Cottages

WD79AS

Woodhall Lane

WD79GZ

Charrington Close

EN63LT

Earls Lane

AL40PG

Coursers Road

WD79EJ

Newcome Road

WD79AN

Rectory Lane

WD79ES

London Road

WD79LR

Blenheim Mews

WD79FD

Old Nursery Close

WD79LD

Rowan Close

WD65PL

Buckettsland Lane

WD79AG

Radlett Lane

WD79AP

Mimms Lane

WD79JU

Porters Park Drive

WD65PJ

Buckettsland Lane

WD79JZ

Halliday Close

WD79AB

Hugo Gryn Way

WD79JG

Raphael Close

WD65NE

Green Street

EN63NP

Barnet By-Pass

WD65PW

Silver Hill

WD79DP

Grace Avenue

EN63PX

Brookside

EN63QA

Wash Lane

WD79BB

Green Street

WD79LJ

Southerton Way

EN63PD

Blanche Lane

EN63ND

St Albans Road

EN63NZ

Blanche Lane

EN54RD

Dancers Hill Road

EN54RB

Blanche Lane

AL40PF

Coursers Road

WD79EY

Fielders Way

WD79DH

Shenleybury

WD79JY

Laxton Gardens

WD79HZ

King Charles Road

WD79JD

De Havilland Court

WD79BG

Ridge Hill

AL21BZ

Bell Lane

AL21DA

Bell Lane

WD79AD

Farm Close

WD65PF

Shenley

EN63QE

Brookside

EN54RS

Dancers Hill Road

EN63LF

Blanche Lane

EN63PB

Blanche Lane

WD79AA

Woodhall Lane

WD79BL

Hugo Gryn Way

WD65NF

Green Street

WD79DU

Court Lodge

WD79JS

Allen Close

EN54AP

Homestead Villas

WD79AT

Woodhall Lane

WD79EA

New Road

WD79BU

Pound Lane

EN63PT

Brookside

EN63PW

St Albans Road

WD79EL

Newcome Path

WD79AZ

Woodhall Lane

EN63PU

Brookside

WD79DB

Hillcrest Road

EN63LW

Baytree Cottages

EN63LL

Tayler Cottages

EN63NX

Greyhound Lane

WD79FP

Ridgehill Rise

WD79DL

Shenleybury

WD79EP

London Road

EN63PJ

St Albans Road

WD79GA

Black Lion Hill

WD79DY

London Road

WD79BT

London Road

WD79HT

Edgbaston Drive

WD79AR

Woodhall Lane

WD79DS

Porters Park Drive

WD79LL

Blenheim Mews

WD65PP

Crossoaks Lane

WD79AE

Radlett Lane

WD79JH

Poultney Close

EN63PQ

Frowyke Crescent

EN63NY

Blanche Lane

WD79JR

Madresfield Court

WD79DA

Mead Road

WD79DX

London Road

AL21BY

Bell Lane

WD65QA

Bridle Close

WD79HU

Trafford Close

WD79RH

Russet Drive

WD79BX

Rectory Lane

WD79DT

Black Lion Hill

WD79JB

Armstrong Gardens

WD79BZ

Cagepond Road

EN63PA

Blanche Lane

WD79LP

Andrew Close

WD79JW

Ribston Close

WD79LA

Juniper Gardens

WD79DE

Black Lion Hill

EN63LS

Deeves Hall Lane

Data Sources

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