WD6 1AJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Holmesley Road, 1.0km from Well End in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Cowley Hill ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
For families considering a move, WD6 1AJ represents a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hertsmere. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, down 11.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00190297 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLMESLEY ROAD, WD6 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMESLEY ROAD, WD6 1AJ.
262
33
£ 48,000 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. WD6 1AJ combines 71% economic activity with a 33-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 11.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1AJ. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 350,000
39 sales · Mean £ 350,430
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD6 1AJ is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Cowley Hill School
Hertswood Academy
Elstree Screen Arts Academy
Woodlands Primary School
Monksmead School
Yavneh Primary School
Yavneh College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- News And Foods0.2 km
- Wendis Baps0.4 km
- Elstree Way Service Station (Shell UK)0.2 km
- Studio Way Food And Wine0.5 km
- BP Clarendon Simply Food Connect0.9 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Toby Carvery0.3 km
- International Bible Students Assoc. Watch Tower0.6 km
- BBC Club Bar Restaurant0.7 km
- Dragon Garden0.6 km
- The Golden Plaice0.7 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Mops & Brooms1.0 km
- The Admiral Byng0.7 km
- The Wishing Well0.8 km
- Royal British Legion0.2 km
- Hart And Spool Public House0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- New Lantern House0.2 km
- Subway Sandwich Shop0.7 km
- YO! SUSHI UK LTD0.6 km
- Golden Fry Takeaway0.6 km
- Sams Bakery0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Lidl Food Stores1.0 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Elstree Inn0.6 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Ibis Hotel0.1 km
- Premier Travel Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood1.3 km
- Radlett4.4 km
- Mill Hill Broadway5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Meadow Road0.1 km
- Meadow Road0.2 km
- Meadow Road0.2 km
- Oaklands College0.2 km
- Studio Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61AJ · Data under Open Government Licence