Hertsmere

Borough of Hertsmere
Elstree Studios in Borehamwood
Hertsmere shown within Hertfordshire
Hertsmere shown within Hertfordshire
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Constituent countryEngland
RegionEast of England
Non-metropolitan countyHertfordshire
StatusNon-metropolitan district, Borough
Admin HQBorehamwood
Incorporated1 April 1974
Government
 • TypeNon-metropolitan district council
 • BodyHertsmere Borough Council
 • LeadershipLeader & Cabinet (No overall control)
 • MPsOliver Dowden(C)
Matt Turmaine (L)
Area
 • Total39.06 sq mi (101.16 km2)
 • Rank196th (of 296)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total108,106
 • Rank223rd (of 296)
 • Density2,800/sq mi (1,100/km2)
Ethnicity (2021)
 • Ethnic groups
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Religion (2021)
 • Religion
List
Time zoneUTC0 (GMT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+1 (BST)
ONS code26UE (ONS)
E07000098 (GSS)
OS grid referenceTQ195975

Hertsmere is a local government district with borough status in Hertfordshire, England. Its council is based in Borehamwood. Other settlements in the borough include Bushey, Elstree, Radlett and Potters Bar. The borough contains several film studios, including Elstree Studios and the BBC Elstree Centre at Borehamwood. The borough borders Three Rivers, Watford, St Albans, and Welwyn Hatfield in Hertfordshire and the three north London boroughs of Harrow, Barnet and Enfield. Hertsmere is located mainly within the M25 Motorway.

  1. ^ a b UK Census (2021). "2021 Census Area Profile – Hertsmere Local Authority (E07000098)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 5 January 2024.