Town Pop. 3,430

Living in Shenley: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shenley is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Shenley most outperforms the national norm: 39/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Among the 5 scored places sharing the WD7 postcode district, Shenley ranks 3rd.

Against the wider WD7 district average of 43/100, that is 7 points above. Safety (82) also clears 80/100. That puts Shenley in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: WD7 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Shenley scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
67.1 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 75 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 60 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 44 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 London Road 21 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 16 crimes
  3. 3 Madresfield Court 13 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 9.948 · PM2.5 7.528 · PM10 12.575 µg/m³
67
Green Space 52
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
34
2 schools in area · 17 within 4km
2Good
  • Clore Shalom SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Shenley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsBarnet Hospital3.3 mi
Potters Bar Clinic4 mi
Watford General Hospital5.5 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%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Red House1.5 mi
GP capacity2,312 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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Hertsmere
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 98 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired19.5%Student5.5%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.7%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership69.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
39
Radlett 1.5 mi
Elstree & Borehamwood 2.8 mi
How Wood 3 mi
J22 M25 1.5 mi
J22 M25 1.6 mi
J23 M25 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £535,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£468k £533k £601k £667k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Shenleybury 42 1.1 mi away ⇄
Radlett 54 1.7 mi away ⇄
London Colney 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
Colney Street 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
South Mimms 30 2.3 mi away ⇄
Borehamwood 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Letchmore Heath 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Park Street and Frogmore 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Colney Heath 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
North Mymms 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chiswell Green 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Elstree 61 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shenley a nice place to live?

Shenley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Shenley is 50/100, 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 Shenley?

Shenley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 230 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shenley?

Among the top-rated schools in Shenley are Clore Shalom School and Shenley Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Shenley in total.

What are house prices like in Shenley?

The current median house price in Shenley is £535,000, around 88% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Shenley

WD7 43 ⇄

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