RADLETT AREA GUIDE
Radlett is one of the most desirable and affluent suburbs in Hertfordshire.
Radlett is or has been home to some big celebrities, including professional footballers from Arsenal and Tottenham (with close proximity to their training grounds in London Colney and Enfield), Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole. The area is also known for its large Jewish and Hindu communities, with nearly a third of residents identifying as Jewish according to recent census data. It is popular for people working in high profile jobs in the city and for their children to attend top private schools.
For those seeking an excellent quality of life, Radlett offers a range of amenities and facilities, accommodating a variety of communities and cultures. Radlett has 4 main churches, two synagogues, Jewish primary schools, a kosher butcher and kosher delis.
Property prices in Radlett
Properties in Radlett had an overall average price of £1,337,522 over the last year. The majority of sales in Radlett during the last year were detached properties, selling for an average price of £2,053,407. Flats sold for an average of £471,000, with semi-detached properties fetching £832,273.
Overall, sold prices in Radlett over the last year were 6% up on the previous year and 6% up on the 2021 peak of £1,262,347.
Sources: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/house-prices/radlett.html (June 2024)
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What's in Radlett and nearby
lifestyle
Things to do in Radlett
There are plenty of activities to keep locals entertained, including a range of sports grounds catering to different teams and clubs, such as the Brunton Memorial Ground (home to Radlett Cricket Club) and the King George V Playing fields (used by Tabard RFC). Many of these sports facilities offer opportunities for all ages, meaning both kids and adults in the area can get involved in local sports teams, including the Radlett Tennis and Squash Club.
Radlett also boasts a variety of restaurants catering to different tastes and dietary requirements, such as Va Pensiero and Per Tutti (Italian) Noshers (kosher), Akash (Indian), Isot (Mediterranean) and classic pub grub from The Red Lion Hotel.
The Radlett Centre (a 300-seat auditorium) is popular for children’s shows, arts and theatre and is regularly used for school plays.
Transport
Road and Railway Links Links
Residents of Radlett also enjoy stunning rural views of the countryside and great transport links, making it an ideal location for those wanting to live in a less urbanised area while still being within easy reach of the city. The First Capital Connect provides quick and easy access into London, with King Cross St Pancras just half an hour away by train. Radlett also has easy access to both the M1 and M25 motorways, as well as a network of buses.
Radlett also have train services to London Luton (in 15 minutes) and London Gatwick, with London Heathrow just over half an hour’s drive away.
Schooling
Home to one of the top 10 Schools in the UK
Families with children will appreciate the range of schools in Radlett, including Clore Shalom School, St John’s Catholic Infant School, Newberries Primary School, Radlett Preparatory School, Radlett Lodge School and Fair Field Junior School.
For older children, there are excellent secondary schools in the surrounding area, including Aldenham School and the prestigious Haberdasher’s Aske’s School for Boys and Girls, which is one of the top 10 schools in the UK.
You can find out more about school admissions by visiting this gov.uk page.
