Stables End Hertsmere
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (WD25), about 320 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 17225318.
- Sales: 24 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £1,275,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (B: 15).
- 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 Watford North, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hartspring Meadow, is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 75 to 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Manor View Practice, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away.
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 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 | £1,275,000 | £1,275,000 | £1,275,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £1,287,000 | £1,287,000 | £1,287,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £1,260,000 | £1,260,000 | £1,260,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £925,000 | £925,000 | £925,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | £1,098,500 | £1,010,000 | £1,275,000 |
| 2019 | 6 | £1,085,500 | £845,000 | £1,350,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | £1,016,250 | £860,000 | £1,350,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | 10 WD25 8EU | Detached | £1,275,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2025 | 7 WD25 8EU | Detached | £1,287,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2024 | 2 WD25 8EU | Detached | £1,260,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2022 | 17 WD25 8EU | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 14 WD25 8EU | Semi-detached | £925,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2020 | 22 WD25 8EU | Detached | £1,010,000 | New build. |
| 31 Jul 2020 | 8 WD25 8EU | Detached | £1,275,000 | New build. |
| 16 Jul 2020 | 7 WD25 8EU | Detached | £1,087,000 | New build. |
| 10 Jul 2020 | 9 WD25 8EU | Detached | £1,110,000 | New build. |
| 14 Nov 2019 | 2 WD25 8EU | Detached | £1,036,000 | New build. |
| 14 Jun 2019 | 1 WD25 8EU | Detached | £1,350,000 | New build. |
| 28 May 2019 | 20 WD25 8EU | Detached | £1,135,000 | New build. |
| 2 May 2019 | 11 WD25 8EU | Detached | £1,180,000 | New build. |
| 5 Apr 2019 | 17 WD25 8EU | Semi-detached | £867,500 | New build. |
| 1 Feb 2019 | 15 WD25 8EU | Semi-detached | £845,000 | New build. |
| 13 Dec 2018 | 16 WD25 8EU | Semi-detached | £860,000 | New build. |
| 12 Dec 2018 | 18 WD25 8EU | Semi-detached | £915,000 | New build. |
| 27 Nov 2018 | 13 WD25 8EU | Semi-detached | £895,000 | New build. |
| 26 Oct 2018 | 19 WD25 8EU | Detached | £1,150,000 | New build. |
| 7 Sep 2018 | 21 WD25 8EU | Detached | £1,117,500 | New build. |
| 15 Aug 2018 | 10 WD25 8EU | Detached | £1,185,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 2018 | 14 WD25 8EU | Semi-detached | £875,000 | New build. |
| 14 Jun 2018 | 12 WD25 8EU | Detached | £1,350,000 | New build. |
| 16 Feb 2018 | 22 WD25 8EU | Other | £375,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 240 m². Most common: House, detached (9); House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2017 (15).
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 (26% of about 890 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Patchetts Green and Delrow (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- BARN ABOUT 15 METRES WEST OF PATCHETTS GREEN FARM HOUSE, grade II
- BARN AND STABLES ABOUT 20 METRES NORTH OF PATCHETTS GREEN FARM HOUSE, grade II
- LITTLE PATCHETTS, grade II
- PATCHETTS GREEN FARM HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Willow Tree Cottage, Hartspring Lane, Watford, WD25 8AD: up to 1 home, permissioned (560 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 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 16 addresses are between 75 m and 78 m above sea level (77 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD25 8EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WD25 8FB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Watford North 65,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Watford Junction 6.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Watford High Street 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hilfield Lane Patchetts Green | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Lambert Court Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 22.8 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Manor View Practice | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tee Kay Enterprises | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dillwyn And Caroline Griffiths Dental Practice | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Langley House Community Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Bushey Police Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Sully's Supermarket Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hartspring Meadow 3.8 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hilfield Lane Childrens Play Area 360 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade I), 950 m (0.6 miles) north. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 950 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Moated site at Bushey Hall Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Wall Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| The Rose Garden, Bushey | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Berrygrove | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Letchmore Heath Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Wildwoods | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Boydens Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Moses Dell | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Chantry Island | Island | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 16 |
10 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens' School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Highwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bournehall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bushey Meads School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Little Reddings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurukula Hare Krishna Primary School WD25 8HB | School/college/university | 260 m | 4 Good | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Little Alpine At The Three Compasses WD25 8DR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Chimney Cake House | Mobile caterer | 360 m | 4 Good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Hilton National WD25 8HA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 380 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Warehouse Demo Services WD25 8JS | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Costco Europe (UK) Ltd (Deli, Butchery, Bakery, Warehouse, F WD25 8JS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Anvil Mews (15); On or near Stables End (8); On or near Winfield Mobile Home Park (7); On or near Hilfield Lane (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Stables End · Stables End · Canter Close · Anvil Mews · Wenmans Lane · Elton Way · Wenmans Lane
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.