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Living in Radlett: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Radlett is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. No other settlement in the WD7 postcode district scores higher. Radlett leads all 5.

The WD7 district averages 43/100, putting Radlett 11 points above its own postcode area. Economic health (84) sits at 80/100 or above. That puts Radlett in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WD7 postcode district.

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Radlett scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 167 crimes

↓ 36% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 132 crimes

↑ 11% above national average

Vehicle crime 66 crimes

↑ 77% above national average

Burglary 51 crimes

↑ 86% above national average

Other theft 38 crimes

↓ 21% below national average

other 117 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Fairfield Close 26 crimes
2 Watling Street 25 crimes
3 Athlone Close 23 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 10.2 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³

Green Space 60

Parks Ample 8

Sports Pitches Adequate 4

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts Ample 18

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools

4 schools in area · 10 within 4km

4Good

Fair Field Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Hertsmere Jewish Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Newberries Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
St John's Church of England Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsWatford General Hospital3.5 mi

Barnet Hospital4.4 mi

Potters Bar Clinic5.4 mi

Hospital waitsRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks64.9%

A&E seen within 4 hrs80.6%

1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'

GP capacity2,060 patients per GP

4dentists2pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%

available across Hertsmere

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

74.2%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

77.5%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.4%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 244 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate59.9%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed59.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired22.2%Student5.7%Other inactive9.9%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial57.9%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary10.4%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)13%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.3%Apprenticeship3.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%

Home ownership75.8%

Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Radlett 0.2 mi

Bricket Wood 2.2 mi

How Wood 2.5 mi

J5 M1 2.1 mi

J5 M1 2.3 mi

J22 M25 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13

Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3

Retail Shopping Ample 51

Takeaways Adequate 7

Fitness Ample 73

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£1,000,000	54
Detached	£1,670,000	26
Flat / Maisonette	£479,000	13

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Radlett a nice place to live?

Radlett is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Radlett is 54/100, 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 Radlett?

Radlett is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 571 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Radlett?

Among the top-rated schools in Radlett are Fair Field Junior School, Hertsmere Jewish Primary School and Newberries Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Radlett in total.

What are house prices like in Radlett?

The current median house price in Radlett is £1,000,000, around 251% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £1,670,000, flat £479,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%. There were 54 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Radlett in context

See where Radlett ranks among the best places to live in Hertfordshire

Postcode districts in Radlett

WD7 43 ⇄

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