Bridle Close Hertsmere
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (WD6), about 120 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 17225359.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £1,700,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Hertsmere costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Elstree and Borehamwood, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Thirskcliffe Nature Park, is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 127 to 129 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fairbrook Medical Centre, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 110 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 54 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £1,700,000 | £1,700,000 | £1,700,000 |
| 2023 | 9 | £1,475,000 | £899,950 | £1,600,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | 13 WD6 5QA | Detached | £1,700,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2023 | 10 WD6 5QA | Semi-detached | £912,500 | |
| 21 Apr 2023 | 15 WD6 5QA | Detached | £1,600,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2023 | 14 WD6 5QA | Detached | £1,600,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2023 | 13 WD6 5QA | Detached | £1,500,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2023 | 12 WD6 5QA | Detached | £1,500,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2023 | 9 WD6 5QA | Detached | £1,475,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2023 | 11 WD6 5QA | Semi-detached | £899,950 | |
| 7 Mar 2023 | 8 WD6 5QA | Semi-detached | £899,950 | |
| 7 Mar 2023 | 7 WD6 5QA | Semi-detached | £899,950 | |
| 3 Aug 2022 | 1 WD6 5QA | Other | £390,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Feb 2022 | 10 WD6 5QA | Other | £2,600,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: Flat (4); House, semi-detached (1); House, detached (1). Built: 2022 (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Hertsmere in 2026-27: Band D £2,406 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,604 | £1,871 | £2,139 | £2,406 | £2,940 | £3,475 | £4,010 | £4,812 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (34% of about 650 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, Hertsmere.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Cowley Hill Stables: up to 16 homes, permissioned (30 m)
- Land To The Rear Of 30 & 32 Caishowe Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5JA: up to 3 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Wheatsheaf Farm, Well End Road, Borehamwood WD6 5PR: up to 5 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- The Meadows, Castleford Close, Borehamwood, WD6 4AL: up to 28 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Land At Windsor Close 1-15 Windsor Close And 80-104 Gateshead Road And 1-15 Stannington Path Boreham: up to 43 homes, permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 127 m and 129 m above sea level (129 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD6 5NB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WD6 5QA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Elstree and Borehamwood 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Radlett 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Potters Bar 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thirsk Road footpath Borehamwood | 200 m |
| Car parks | Brook Road Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest E.ON Drive Public Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 23.5 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fairbrook Medical Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Metro Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Harperbury Hospital Social Services | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Barnet Police Station | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Borehamwood Hartforde Roa Cashzone | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thirskcliffe Nature Park 2.9 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aycliffe Park 5.5 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stapleton Gardens Allotments 1.1 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle of Barnet 1471, a registered battlefield, 4.9 km (3.1 miles) east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Barnet 1471 | Registered battlefield | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Hill | Hill | 330 m north |
| Birch Wood | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Studio Way Woodland | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Potters Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Cage Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Moses Dell | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 8 |
3 of the street's 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Hertsmere: see them on the Hertsmere page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hertswood Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Parkside Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cowley Hill School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Meryfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Monksmead School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Yavneh College Jewish | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Yavneh Primary School Orthodox Jewish | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saya Food And Wine WD6 5BA | Retailers - other | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Stanborough Avenue (27); On or near Stanborough Close (22); On or near Abbots Place (3); On or near Redwood Rise (1); On or near Cowley Hill (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Abbots Place · Cowley Hill · Stanborough Avenue · Redwood Rise · Stanborough Close · Campions Close · Thirsk Road · Pursley Gardens · Reston Close · Reston Path
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.