WD6 is a postcode district in Hertsmere, East of England, covering 1084 active and 646 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WD6 (28%) is characterised by a commuter suburb with lots of young families, good transport links, alongside a council estate or housing association area with many young families (13%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes WD6 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WD6 are around £510k. Safety: Crime runs above average across WD6 at 359 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WD6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WD6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WD6 postcode area.
41,836
39
£ 47,117 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
WD6 is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £510k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Cowley Hill School
Woodlands Primary School
Summerswood Primary School
Kenilworth Primary School
Saffron Green Primary School
Monksmead School
St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School
St Teresa Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Doubletree By Hilton London Elstree
- Elstree Inn
- Ibis Hotel
- Premier Travel Inn
- The Manor Hotel
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Battleaxes Public House
- Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited
- Borehamwood Social Club
- Elstree Cricket Club
- Green Dragon
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Beaumonts Cafe
- Cafe At 96
- Steve's Snack Bar
- The Grain Yard
- Tudor Diner
- + 54 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Coffee Bike
- Shell Elstree Way
- The Pizza Club London Limited
- Ariya Grills Ltd
- Basil Lounge
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Argos
- Ash Newsagents
- B And M Retail Ltd
- B.Kosher
- Bakerfull
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Lidl
- Longdan
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
- Co-Op
- Aldi Stores Ltd
- + 10 more
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