Living in WD7, Hertsmere
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WD7 in Hertsmere. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Hertsmere: £560,436, up 2.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around WD7
70 recorded home sales on the streets around central WD7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £875,000 and a range from £155,000 to £3,750,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 ALDENHAM ROAD, WD7 8AX | semi-detached | £760,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 25 THE AVENUE, WD7 7DQ | detached | £1,995,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 4 THE AVENUE, WD7 7DJ | detached | £3,200,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| FLAT 7 199 WATLING STREET, WD7 7NQ | flat-maisonette | £325,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| FLAT 23 SLADE COURT WATLING STREET, WD7 7BT | flat-maisonette | £360,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| FLAT 18 SLADE COURT WATLING STREET, WD7 7BT | flat-maisonette | £155,000 | 2026-03-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
25 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberries Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| St John's Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Hertsmere Jewish Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Shenley Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Clore Shalom School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Parkside Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
17 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, plus 5 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
5 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Aldenham School, Edge Grove School, Haberdashers' Boys' School, Haberdashers' Girls' School, Radlett Preparatory School Ltd.
All 5 fee-paying schools near WD7, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 32.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 27.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 4.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
47 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WD7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Hertsmere's figures.
Common questions about WD7
What is the average house price in WD7?
The average sold price in Hertsmere is £560,436 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WD7?
Prices in Hertsmere are up 2.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WD7?
The median of 70 recorded sales around central WD7 in the last 2 years is £875,000, ranging from £155,000 to £3,750,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WD7?
25 schools sit within 3 miles of central WD7, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WD7?
47 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WD7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WD7 at risk of flooding?
Central WD7 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WD7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £875,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 47 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WD7 safe?
47 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WD7 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WD7 or WD6, WD7 or AL2, WD7 or WD25.
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