Town Pop. 2,082

Living in Elstree: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Elstree is 61/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 74/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 38/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the WD6 postcode district. The WD6 district averages 53/100, putting Elstree 8 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Elstree sits 18 points above the WD6 district figure of 56/100. For the surrounding area, see WD6 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Elstree scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
178.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 130 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 65 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Burglary 38 crimes
↑ 423% above national average
Public order 30 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
other 79 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 North Western Avenue (Watford By-Pass) 35 crimes
  2. 2 Holt Close 16 crimes
  3. 3 Grade Close 15 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 12.9 · PM2.5 8 · PM10 14 µg/m³
63
Green Space 73
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
55
1 school in area · 35 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
74
A&E departmentsBarnet Hospital3.3 mi
Watford General Hospital3.7 mi
Northwick Park Hospital4.3 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
1 GP surgery in area 8 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity4,414 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
38
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Hertsmere
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed2.9%Retired22%Student5%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary14.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)13.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.5%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership68.9%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Hertsmere · 2026-27
A £1,604
B £1,871
C £2,139
D £2,406
E £2,941
F £3,475
G £4,010
H £4,812
Energy
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
54
Elstree & Borehamwood 1.2 mi
Stanmore 1.6 mi
Edgware 2.3 mi
J4 M1 0.4 mi
J5 M1 3.2 mi
J2 M1 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Elstree in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Letchmore Heath 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Borehamwood 54 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bushey 66 2.4 mi away ⇄
Radlett 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Shenley 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Harrow 69 3.7 mi away ⇄
Shenleybury 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Watford (Watford) 66 4.5 mi away ⇄
South Mimms 30 4.5 mi away ⇄
Barnet 69 4.7 mi away ⇄
Colney Street 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bricket Wood 53 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elstree a nice place to live?

Elstree is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Elstree is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Elstree?

Elstree has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 371 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Elstree

WD6 53 ⇄

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