Hertsmere
§ This page gives an overview of the Hertsmere local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Hertsmere lies in southern Hertfordshire, blending suburban communities with historic and cultural landmarks. Borehamwood is notable for its film and television studios, with a strong link to British cinema and TV, while Bushey and Radlett are attractive residential areas with historic churches and green spaces. Potters Bar, at the district’s edge, provides easy access to London while retaining a local town feel. The area is dotted with parks, golf courses, and countryside, offering both suburban living and rural escapes. Its mix of commuter towns, cultural heritage, and open landscapes gives Hertsmere a varied character.
Hertsmere Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Hertsmere local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Hertsmere can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Hertsmere.
Key Facts about Hertsmere
What region is Hertsmere in? Hertsmere is in the East of England of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Hertsmere in? Hertsmere is located in the county of Hertfordshire.
Is Hertsmere a city? No, Hertsmere is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Hertsmere? The local authority for this district is: Hertsmere Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Hertfordshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Hertfordshire County Council.
▶ Official website of Hertsmere Borough Council 🔗 hertsmere.gov.uk
Which police force covers Hertsmere? Policing in Hertsmere is provided by Hertfordshire Constabulary 🔗 herts.police.uk, which serves 10 local authority districts: Broxbourne ⁞ Dacorum ⁞ East Hertfordshire ⁞ Hertsmere ⁞ North Hertfordshire ⁞ St Albans ⁞ Stevenage ⁞ Three Rivers ⁞ Watford ⁞ Welwyn Hatfield.
Constituencies in Hertsmere
Hertsmere is divided into 2 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Hertsmere
Hertsmere is divided into 16 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aldenham East
- Aldenham West
- Bentley Heath & The Royds
- Borehamwood Brookmeadow
- Borehamwood Cowley Hill
- Borehamwood Hillside
- Borehamwood Kenilworth
- Bushey Heath
- Bushey North
- Bushey Park
- Bushey St James
- Elstree
- Potters Bar Furzefield
- Potters Bar Oakmere
- Potters Bar Parkfield
- Shenley
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Hertsmere
Hertsmere is part-parished: 5 civil parishes (listed A-Z below) alongside 1 unparished areas.
- Aldenham
- Elstree and Borehamwood
- Hertsmere Meriden
- Shenley
- South Mimms and Ridge
A civil parish is the lowest tier of local government in England, used for villages, small towns, and suburbs. They have their own local authority, either a parish council or a parish meeting, which provides local services like managing parks, allotments, and streetlights, and represents the community's views to larger councils.
We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Hertsmere
Below is a list of post towns in Hertsmere, grouped by postcode area:
- EN ▸ Potters Bar (EN6)
- WD ▸ Borehamwood (WD6) ⁞ Bushey (WD23) ⁞ Radlett (WD7)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Hertsmere
Hertsmere covers 16 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Barnet *
- Borehamwood *
- Bushey *
- Colney Street *
- Elstree *
- Enfield *
- Harrow *
- Letchmore Heath
- London Colney *
- North Mymms *
- Potters Bar *
- Radlett *
- Shenley
- Shenleybury *
- South Mimms
- Watford (Watford) *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Hertsmere.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Hertsmere
Hertsmere is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Hertsmere Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) ▸ Potters Bar (EN6 1AJ)
- Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink) ▸ Elstree and Borehamwood (WD6 3LS) ⁞ Radlett (WD7 7AP)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Hertsmere compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Hertsmere compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Hertsmere has 16 electoral wards.
Hertsmere has a population of 110,212 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Hertsmere
This chart shows the population trend for Hertsmere from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Hertsmere can be found on the ONS statistics for Hertsmere.