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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 106 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
106
Deprivation level
5/10
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
42.85(+671%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.37(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.99(+56%)
Vehicle crime
13.73(+202%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.35(+30%)
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 42 recent sales, the median property price is £555,500 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
Detached14£782,500
Flats2£380,000
Semi-Detached8£550,000
Terraced18£467,500

10 years median price trend in Shenley

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

Data Sources

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