Area Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

WD6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WD6 postcode area.

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Population

41,836

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 47,117 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
workEmployment
6/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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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.

home £510,117 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.8%
Asian / British Asian9.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4331
Anti-social behaviour3249
Shoplifting1527
Other theft1276
Vehicle crime996

school Local Schools

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Cowley Hill School

Good442 pupils
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Woodlands Primary School

Good223 pupils
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Summerswood Primary School

Good384 pupils
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Kenilworth Primary School

Good202 pupils
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Saffron Green Primary School

Good190 pupils
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Monksmead School

Good236 pupils
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St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School

Good133 pupils
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St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Good206 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Doubletree By Hilton London Elstree
  • Elstree Inn
  • Ibis Hotel
  • Premier Travel Inn
  • The Manor Hotel
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Battleaxes Public House
  • Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited
  • Borehamwood Social Club
  • Elstree Cricket Club
  • Green Dragon
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Beaumonts Cafe
  • Cafe At 96
  • Steve's Snack Bar
  • The Grain Yard
  • Tudor Diner
  • + 54 more
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Coffee Bike
  • Shell Elstree Way
  • The Pizza Club London Limited
  • Ariya Grills Ltd
  • Basil Lounge
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Argos
  • Ash Newsagents
  • B And M Retail Ltd
  • B.Kosher
  • Bakerfull
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Lidl
  • Longdan
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
  • Co-Op
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • + 10 more