Hawksmoor Shenley, Hertsmere
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (WD7), about 80 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 17207961.
- 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 92% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Radlett, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Shenley Park, is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 132 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Red House Group, about 2.8 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 43 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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: yes, Shenley Village (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- 26 Woodhall Lane, Shenley, WD7 9AT: up to 1 home, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD7 9ED | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WD7 9EG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 132 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD7 9ED | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WD7 9EG | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Radlett 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Elstree and Borehamwood 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| How Wood (Hertfordshire) 29,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King William IV PH Shenley | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Parkhouse Bus Station Hatfield | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Smart Charge Charging Station | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 21.4 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Red House Group | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crown Pharmacy | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ginger Bread House | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Harperbury Hospital Social Services | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | London Colney Police Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shenley Park 6.7 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 600 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.9 ha | 100 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fern Field Allotments 1.9 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 7.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cage Pond | Lake or reservoir | 320 m north-west |
| Woodhall Spinney | Wood | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| The Stanley Lord Orchard | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Silver Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Moses Dell | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
| Chantry Island | Island | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 130 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clore Shalom School Jewish | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley J M I School WD7 9DX | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| St Martins Church WD7 9DX | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Millie's Day Nursery WD7 9BS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| The White Horse WD7 9ER | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Shenley Convenience Store Ltd WD7 9EN | Retailers - other | 320 m | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Wilton House And Wilton Lodge Care Home WD7 9BW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Litaliana WD7 9BT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near London Road (11); On or near Cage Pond Road (8); On or near Hillcrest Road (5); On or near Hawksmoor (5); On or near Harris Lane (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 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
Harris Lane · Anderson Road · Mead Road · Monarch Walk · New Road · Hillcrest Road · Newcome Path · Cage Pond Road · Birchwood · Newcome Road · Charrington Close · King Edward Road
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.