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Radlett is an affluent village in Hertfordshire, with a population of about 8000 people. It is interesting to point out that the area has a majority of people identifying as Jewish. The amenities of the village well cater to this group, with 4 churches and 2 synagogues. The area is merely half an hour away from London by train, making it the ideal retreat from the busy city.  

Property scene in Radlett

Radlett falls within the council of Hertsmere. It is home to a varied mix of properties, a great number of which are considered and ranked as highly-expensive. Homes that are currently on the property market can be found for over £4 million for a mansion, or £700.000 for a two-bed flat. Some famous residents have made Radlett their home at one point or another, including Simon Cowell, who grew up here. Before moving to Surrey, ex-Girls Aloud singer Cheryl also lived in Radlett. 

Education in Radlett 

Radlett has four state schools – Fair Field and Newberries Primary, both rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted, and St John’s Church of England Infant and Nursery School and Hertsmere Jewish Primary rated ‘outstanding’. There are also a few fee-paying options, like Edge Grove, which is a day and boarding school for children over 13, and Radlett Preparatory for children 4-11. Curiously enough, Simon Cowell and Vinnie Jones attended Radlett Prep. 

Transport 

Radlett is very well-connected with close-by access to both M25 and M1 motorways. The A1 trunk road is also within easy reach. There is also a link between Radlett and St Pancras, which usually takes less than 30 minutes and is ideal for all those commuters, who need to travel to London. Radlett also has an excellent bus service, connecting it to many of the neighbouring villages and towns. You can catch a bus to Watford, Hatfield, Borehamwood and St Albans from here. 

History and landmarks of the area 

An early settlement by the name of Radlett has been around since 1453, and yet the area as we know it has been mostly created around the 19th century. At that time, the village was mostly a rural community, with the dominance of the estates by the Kendals. They own most of the land. The majority of buildings in the area were located around Shenley Hill. 1860 saw the extension of the railway service from Bedford to London, with a station built in Radlett. 

Culture and shopping 

The main road, which runs through Radlett, is Watling Street. It offers the visitor a selection of numerous local shops, as well as chain stores, which can be found nation-wide. There is also the Battlers Green Farm Rural Shopping Village and Tearooms on the outskirts of the area. It has continuously grown since 1960. Started as a single farm shop, it now has more than 20 stores, among which are a salon and spa, a studio for indoor cycling and Pilates, as well as various shops that sell food and other things, like furniture. In terms of entertainment, Radlett is dominated by The Radlett Centre’s auditorium, which is a 300-seat venue that sees many performances throughout the year. 

Leisure time and sports 

Radlett has many sports teams, such as Radlett Cricket Club and Belstone football club, competing in Herts Senior County League Premier Division. Tabard rugby football club is based in Radlett, training on two pitches for mini rugby sections and their growing junior base. Some of these venues are open to the public certain times of the week and year, based on the sports teams’ active training sessions. 

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