Permain Close Shenley, Hertsmere
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (WD7), about 250 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 17213549.
- Sales: 24 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £673,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 2).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 F; 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 Radlett, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 130 m away, and Shenley Park (6.7 hectares) is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 124 to 128 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Red House Group, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 65 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £673,000 | £673,000 | £673,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £515,000 | £515,000 | £515,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £673,200 | £673,200 | £673,200 |
| 2004 | 1 | £436,750 | £436,750 | £436,750 |
| 2003 | 1 | £760,000 | £760,000 | £760,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2001 | 3 | £360,000 | £350,000 | £495,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £338,000 | £338,000 | £338,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £209,250 | £192,500 | £226,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 1996 | 10 | £186,500 | £180,000 | £310,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 2020 | 7 WD7 9DR | Terraced | £673,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2012 | 2 WD7 9DR | Terraced | £515,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2010 | 8 WD7 9DR | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2006 | 11 WD7 9DR | Detached | £673,200 | |
| 2 Mar 2004 | 5 WD7 9DR | Terraced | £436,750 | |
| 21 May 2003 | 9 WD7 9DR | Detached | £760,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2002 | 4 WD7 9DR | Terraced | £435,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2001 | 4 WD7 9DR | Terraced | £360,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2001 | 11 WD7 9DR | Detached | £495,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2001 | 2 WD7 9DR | Terraced | £350,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2000 | 7 WD7 9DR | Terraced | £338,000 | |
| 22 Apr 1998 | 3 WD7 9DR | Terraced | £226,000 | |
| 5 Jan 1998 | 8 WD7 9DR | Terraced | £192,500 | |
| 10 Jan 1997 | 10 WD7 9DR | Detached | £270,000 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 1996 | 9 WD7 9DR | Detached | £310,000 | New build. |
| 17 Dec 1996 | 2 WD7 9DR | Terraced | £187,000 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 1996 | 3 WD7 9DR | Terraced | £195,000 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 1996 | 1 WD7 9DR | Terraced | £180,000 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 7 WD7 9DR | Terraced | £182,000 | |
| 31 Oct 1996 | 6 WD7 9DR | Terraced | £185,000 | New build. |
| 25 Oct 1996 | 4 WD7 9DR | Terraced | £186,000 | New build. |
| 4 Oct 1996 | 5 WD7 9DR | Terraced | £185,000 | New build. |
| 22 Aug 1996 | 8 WD7 9DR | Terraced | £195,000 | New build. |
| 1 Aug 1996 | 11 WD7 9DR | Detached | £275,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 161 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2); House, detached (1). Built: 1996-2002 (3); 1991-1995 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 F (30% of about 500 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: 1.
- 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: no.
Listed buildings
- THE MANSION, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Porters Park Golf Club, Radlett, WD7 7 (930 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 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 9DR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WD7 9JW | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 124 m and 128 m above sea level (127 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD7 9DR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WD7 9JW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Radlett 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| How Wood (Hertfordshire) 29,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bricket Wood 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cockle Way Shenley | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Parkhouse Bus Station Hatfield | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Smart Charge Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 20.7 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Red House Group | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crown Pharmacy | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ginger Bread House | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Harperbury Hospital Social Services | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | London Colney Police Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,520 m² | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Shenley Park 6.7 ha | 230 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Denis Compton Oval 4.4 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Fern Field Allotments 1.9 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 9.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cow Banks Wood | Wood | 320 m north |
| The Stanley Lord Orchard | Wood | 390 m south-east |
| Cage Pond | Lake or reservoir | 880 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Silver Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Chantry Island | Island | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Moses Dell | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clore Shalom School Jewish | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newberries Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Tea Rooms WD7 9DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Shenley Cricket Centre WD7 9DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Shenley Park Apple Juice WD7 9DW | Manufacturers/packers | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Madresfield Court (18); On or near Cockle Way (10); On or near Wayside (9); On or near Pippin Close (7); On or near Permain Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 53% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 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 10 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
Pippin Close · Ribston Close · Madresfield Court · Cockle Way · Wayside · Grace Avenue · Wickets End · Fielders Way · Russet Drive · Porters Park Drive · Blenheim Mews · Allen Close
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.