Hertfordshire is already well known for being an incredibly affluent county.

Towns like St Albans and Harpenden help to give the county this prestigious title, but there's actually another town that is arguably more affluent and often gets forgotten about.

Radlett, which lies close to Borehamwood, is full of mansions that are worth millions that come with swimming pools, home gyms, and even helicopter pads.

Naturally this means celebrities and footballers flock here to be surrounded by others who live lavish lifestyles.

It also offers them a place where they can hopefully have some sort of privacy.

Based on the amount of famous faces who are spotted here, it's clear they're obsessed with Radlett, Hertfordshire and it's really not hard to see - it's stunning!

If you've ever wondered what life is like in this exclusive town, you're in luck because we've got the low down.

Here is what life is like in Hertfordshire's most affluent town:

Where is Radlett and what is the history behind it?

Watling Street is an ancient British road

Radlett lies just between St Albans and Borehamwood in the borough of Hertsmere and just on the inside of the M25. It has a population of around 8,042.

Interestingly, the town is situated on the ancient Watling Street - one of the oldest trackways in Britain that dates back to ancient times.

Numerous archaeological finds of Mesolithic and Neolithic flints have been found in the area which provides evidence that the Radlett area was inhabited during the Stone Age.

During Roman times when St Albans was known as Verulamium, Radlett was home to a number of major potteries which supplied not only the Roman capital but other parts of the province.

Some Roman clay pits have been found in the town, while there is also evidence of a Roman villa with a bath building, barn and kiln dating back to the 2nd to 4th Century AD.

More recently, the town became famous due to the Radlett murder which was a notorious crime that became the subject of numerous books and plays.

In 1823, a man named William Weare was killed in the town and the body was disposed of in a pond in Elstree. The murder and trial created huge publicity and put Radlett on the map.

In the mid-20th Century, the Society of British Aerospace Companies held air shows at Radlett Aerodrome before the shows were moved to Farnborough in Hampshire.

Later in 1948, the Olympic Marathon also passed through Radlett and then in 1977, stunt rider Eddie Kidd jumped over 14 London double decker buses at the Aerodrome.

Transport links

Radlett train station

Due to Radlett's location, it has fantastic transport links - something is really attractive to the rich and powerful.

The town is right next to the M25, M1 and A1(M) which means you can basically get anywhere and central London is only 15 miles away.

There is also a train station in the town which takes on average around 25 minutes to get into St Pancras International station.

Luton Airport and Heathrow are also both relatively close to Radlett meaning you have your pick of airports each time you want to travel.

However, with such wealth, some celebs may prefer to use private airfields like Farnborough instead.

Shops and services

Radlett town centre

Despite the town not being that big, it is served well by a number of shops and services.

As previously stated above, there is a train station and regular bus services that pass through the area that can take you to surrounding towns.

There are a few pubs and restaurants including The Red Lion and Prezzo as well as a number of independent ones.

Along Watling Street, there is a number of boutique stores, hairdressers, betting shops, bakeries and cafes.

House prices

Newlands Avenue is Radlett is one of the most expensive roads in the county

If you're looking to buy a home in Radlett, you'll be met with a hefty price because it's not cheap.

According to Zoopla, the average house price in the town is an eye-watering £1,022,295.

Along the town's most exclusive road - Newlands Avenue - the average house price is even more standing at £2,988,881.

Of course there is some affordable property available, but it can get snapped up quickly so you'll need to get your eyes peeled.


The Haberdashers' Aske's Boys School

Radlett is home to a number of high performing primary schools - so you'll be stuck with choice.

Nearby in Borehamwood, there are a further great range of schools alongside with secondary options that also have good track records for performance.

Both the Haberdashers' Aske's Boys and Haberdashers' Aske's Girls schools are nearby too which are some of the best secondary schools in the county.

Local sports and activities

Middlesex County Cricket Club

Radlett has its own football club called Belstone FC which is an FA Charter Standard Adult & Youth Club.

It is also a member of the Acerbis Herts Senior County, Hertfordshire Girls Football Partnership & Watford Friendly Leagues.

The town has a cricket club which plays at Brunton Memorial Ground which is interestingly the training ground of Middlesex County Cricket Club too.

Similarly, the local rugby club has both men and women teams as well as a youth squad.

Other sports and activities that can be enjoyed in the town are tennis, squash, music club, Scouts, Girlguides and choral society.

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Crime levels

Radlett town centre

Data from www.police.uk is able to show what crime levels are currently like in Radlett and Bushey.

According to the data, in September 2020, the biggest issue for the area was anti-social behaviour where there were 63 reported cases.

Violence and sexual offences were another of the biggest issues in the area last month as there were 60 cases reported.

However, nearby Watford had a significantly higher number of cases standing at 86.

At the other end of the spectrum for Radlett and Bushey, the smallest issue was theft from a person and possession of weapons where there was only one reported case of each.

Celebrities and footballers who have lived here

Pam St. Clement lives in Radlett

There is a very long list of celebrities who have (or still do) live in Radlett.

The people of Radlett are so used to seeing them all now and it's not quite as exciting anymore for them. But the rest of us can still marvel in the thought of living around some of these people.

Notable famous faces from Radlett include:

  • Composer Jeff Wayne
  • The Shadows dummer Brian Bennet
  • Composer Alexander S. Bermange
  • Eastenders actress Pam St. Clement
  • Eastenders actress Lacey Turner
  • Former Arsenal footballer Alex Song
  • Former Liverpool footballer Kolo Toure
  • Sir John Vane who won the Nobel Peace Prize in Physiology or Medicine
  • Goalkeeper David Ospina
  • Singer and songwriter Kirsty Hawkshaw
  • Blue singer Duncan James
  • TV producer Ted Childs