Postcode report
Is WD7 7FE a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About WD7 7FE: area rating, property, schools and local change
WD7 7FE is a postcode in Aldenham East, Hertsmere, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WD7 7FE, then scores the surrounding small area 46/100 - bottom 34% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WD7 7FE are schools and education and jobs, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WD7 7FE is based on St Albans 019 Census 2021. It covers 6,437 residents, 686 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near WD7 7FE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WD7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £780k from 29 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WD7 7FE can compare 1 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WD7 7FE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WD7 7FE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WD7 7FE
Is WD7 7FE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 46/100 (bottom 34% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WD7 7FE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WD7 7FE?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WD7 7FE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WD7 7FE?
LocaleIQ matched WD7 7FE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WD7 7FE?
The latest median sold price is £780k based on 29 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WD7 7FE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.