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Living in Shenleybury: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shenleybury comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 15/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the WD7 postcode district, Shenleybury ranks 4th. On healthcare specifically, Shenleybury sits 20 points above the WD7 district figure of 31/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: WD7 postcode district.

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Shenleybury scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
15
1,717.8 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 361 crimes
↑ 2870% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 95 crimes
↑ 1613% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 50 crimes
↑ 1915% above national average
Public order 29 crimes
↑ 1123% above national average
Other theft 28 crimes
↑ 1137% above national average
other 64 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Harper Lane 104 crimes
  2. 2 Hospital 75 crimes
  3. 3 Meadow Avenue 53 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 10.245 · PM2.5 7.556 · PM10 13.252 µg/m³
67
Green Space 48
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
40
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Clore Shalom SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsBarnet Hospital5.1 mi
Potters Bar Clinic5.3 mi
Watford General Hospital5.4 mi
Hospital waitsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs89.9%
Nearest GP surgerySummerfield health centre1.3 mi
GP capacity2,292 patients per GP
2dentists0pharmacies

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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)80.4%
available across St Albans
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
84.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
42
Employment rate63.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired19.3%Student3.2%Other inactive11.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.5%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership62.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax St Albans · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,881
C £2,150
D £2,419
E £2,957
F £3,494
G £4,032
H £4,838
Energy
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
51
Radlett 1.4 mi
How Wood 1.9 mi
Park Street 2.1 mi
J22 M25 1.3 mi
J22 M25 1.7 mi
J21A M25 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Shenleybury 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

Colney Street 35 1.0 mi away ⇄
Shenley 50 1.1 mi away ⇄
London Colney 53 1.3 mi away ⇄
Radlett 54 1.5 mi away ⇄
Park Street and Frogmore 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Chiswell Green 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bricket Wood 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Letchmore Heath 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
South Mimms 30 3.3 mi away ⇄
Borehamwood 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Colney Heath 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
St Albans 66 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shenleybury a nice place to live?

Shenleybury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shenleybury is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Shenleybury?

Crime levels in Shenleybury are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 15/100. There were 627 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shenleybury?

Among the top-rated schools in Shenleybury is Clore Shalom School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Shenleybury in total.

Shenleybury in context

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Postcode districts in Shenleybury

WD7 43 ⇄

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