Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

SHENLEY ROAD, WD6 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHENLEY ROAD, WD6 1AG.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD6 1AG 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.

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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WD6 1AG — age 37, 17% ownership, 59% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 26.2% year-on-year.

home £225,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD6 1AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shenley Road, 1.0km from Borehamwood in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Brookmeadow ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD6 1AG offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 26.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00119507 (shared with 460 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1AG. 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

White / British70.1%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean11.6%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 245,000

9 sales · Mean £ 255,555

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WD6 1AG is above average at 96 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences162
Shoplifting158
Anti-social behaviour82
Public order64
Drugs63

school Local Schools

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Yavneh Primary School

Outstanding363 pupils0.6 km
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Yavneh College

Outstanding1060 pupils0.6 km
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Monksmead School

Good236 pupils0.6 km
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St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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Summerswood Primary School

Good384 pupils0.8 km
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Cowley Hill School

Good442 pupils0.9 km
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Kenilworth Primary School

Good202 pupils1.2 km
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Meryfield Primary School

Good438 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • News And Foods0.7 km
  • Elstree Way Service Station (Shell UK)0.9 km
  • Dipa News0.2 km
  • Greggs Plc0.2 km
  • Millys Bakery0.3 km
  • + 26 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • New Lantern House0.7 km
  • Basil Lounge0.3 km
  • Borehamwood Kosher Deli0.1 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Bricky's0.3 km
  • Chloes0.0 km
  • Creams Desert Cafe0.1 km
  • Gem Gems0.5 km
  • Jennys Cafe0.2 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Lidl Food Stores0.2 km
  • Elstree Hill Asda On The Move0.6 km
  • Orange Supermarket0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ibis Hotel0.8 km
  • Elstree Inn0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Hart And Spool Public House0.3 km
  • Old Haberdashers Rugby Club0.7 km
  • The Wellington Pub Bull And Bird0.3 km
  • Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited0.4 km
  • Borehamwood Social Club0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elstree & Borehamwood0.5 km
  • Radlett4.3 km
  • Mill Hill Broadway5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Furzehill Road0.0 km
  • Furzehill Road0.1 km
  • Baptist Church0.2 km
  • Glenhaven Avenue0.3 km
  • Glenhaven Avenue0.3 km