Laxton Gardens, Shenley, Radlett
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD7 9JY.
Free, no sign-up. Other sites charge up to £25.
At a glance
3 property sales on Laxton Gardens, Shenley, Radlett have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 6 Dec 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £395,833. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Laxton Gardens range from £187,500 to £580,000. 67% of homes sold here were freehold and 33% leasehold.
House prices on Laxton Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Laxton Gardens has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WD7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 67% freehold and 33% leasehold across 3 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £395,833 | 6 Dec 2024 |
Sold prices on Laxton Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Laxton Gardens WD7 9JY | 6 Dec 2024 | £420,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Laxton Gardens WD7 9JY | 17 Nov 2017 | £580,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Laxton Gardens WD7 9JY | 30 Jun 2017 | £187,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Laxton Gardens | £187,500 (Jun 2017) → £420,000 (Dec 2024) | +124% over 7 yrs |
Buying on Laxton Gardens?
Crime and flood risk near Laxton Gardens
Crime
79 crimes were reported within about a mile of Laxton Gardens in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 48 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Laxton Gardens is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Radlett Brook at Radlett Flood warning area
- Upper River Colne and Radlett Brook Flood alert area
- River Colne at London Colney Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Laxton Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Primary School 119 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Clore Shalom School 186 pupils | Primary Jewish | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Radlett Lodge School 54 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Newberries Primary School 188 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Manor Lodge School 458 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy 206 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| St John's Church of England Infant and Nursery School 191 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–7 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Parkside Community Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Radlett station 1.3 mi · 27 min walk
- How Wood (Herts) station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
- Elstree & Borehamwood station 3.0 mi · 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Cockle Way (nr, Porters Park Drive) 1 min walk
- Cockle Way (opp, Porters Park Drive) 2 min walk
- Fielders Way (opp, Porters Park Drive) 2 min walk
- Fielders Way (nr, Porters Park Drive) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Red House Group
The Red House Surgery, 124 Watling Street, Radlett · 1.4 mi - Summerfield Health Centre
Caledon Road, London Colney, St. Albans · 2.0 mi - Verulam Medical Group
Colney Medical Centre, 45-47 Kings Road, St. Albans · 2.1 mi - Fairbrook Medical Centre
4 Fairway Avenue, Borehamwood · 2.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Shenley Express · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Radlett Watling Express · 1.4 mi
- Budgens Budgens Radlett · 1.4 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S London Colney · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Crown Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 1.4 mi
- Pampard Pharmacy Limited · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Ginger Bread House · 0.2 mi
- Hertfordshire Partnership N H S · 0.8 mi
- Hertfordshire Partnership Nhs Tr · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 25.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 616 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,645 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 90% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Hertsmere with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Laxton Gardens
Loading energy certificates…
Who lives around Laxton Gardens
Ethnic group
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82% | 77.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.4% | 10.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.1% | 3.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.9% | 4.8% |
Religion
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 38.3% | 41.8% |
| No religion | 27.5% | 24.2% |
| Jewish | 19.3% | 17% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 77.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 17.6% | 22.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37.8% | 39.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.9% | 14.8% |
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 16% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.1% | 53.5% |
| Good health | 30% | 31.9% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.4% | 31.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15% | 11.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.6% | 15.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Hertsmere.
Planning and heritage near Laxton Gardens
Checking conservation areas, listed buildings and other designations…
Noise, radon and ground hazards
Checking…
Planning applications near Laxton Gardens
Recent planning applications around Laxton Gardens from the council's planning register. Choose how far to look:
Checking recent planning applications…
Thinking of selling on Laxton Gardens?
What's my home worth?
Get an instant estimate from what you paid and how prices in Hertsmere have moved since.
Council tax here
Hertsmere Band D is £2,406 a year (Band A £1,604). See every band.
What's it like living on Laxton Gardens?
No reviews yet. Live here, or used to? Be the first to say what it's like.
Write a review of Laxton Gardens
Nearby streets in WD7
- Watling Street£521k
- Watford Road£840k
- London Road£544k
- Gills Hill Lane£1.3m
- Newberries Avenue£2.03m
- Loom Lane£3.43m
- Shenley Hill£1.36m
- Lime Way£508k
- Meadow Avenue£825k
- Newcome Road£536k
- Newlands Avenue£3.63m
- The Warren£2.27m