WD6 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shenley Road, 0.9km from Borehamwood in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Brookmeadow ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00119507 (shared with 460 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHENLEY ROAD, WD6 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHENLEY ROAD, WD6 1AE.
353
37
£ 53,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1AE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WD6 1AE spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1AE. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 360,000
3 sales · Mean £ 338,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD6 1AE is above average at 94 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Yavneh College
Yavneh Primary School
Monksmead School
St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Summerswood Primary School
Cowley Hill School
Meryfield Primary School
Kenilworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- News And Foods0.9 km
- B.Kosher0.0 km
- Bravo0.3 km
- Cake Box Borehamwood0.3 km
- Holland And Barrett0.2 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Royal British Legion0.8 km
- Hart And Spool Public House0.4 km
- Old Haberdashers Rugby Club0.7 km
- The Wellington Pub Bull And Bird0.2 km
- Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Ben And Ollie's Ltd0.4 km
- Bricklane Bagel Co0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Jewish Life Centre0.1 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.3 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Orange Supermarket0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Elstree Hill Asda On The Move0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Cheat Meals0.1 km
- Head Room To Go0.4 km
- Shenley Sandwich Bar0.1 km
- New Lantern House0.9 km
- Ariya Grills Ltd0.1 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.9 km
- Elstree Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood0.3 km
- Radlett4.3 km
- Mill Hill Broadway5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Furzehill Road0.1 km
- Glenhaven Avenue0.1 km
- Glenhaven Avenue0.1 km
- Baptist Church0.1 km
- Furzehill Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61AE · Data under Open Government Licence