WD6 1AN is a safe, established residential area on Winter Walk, 0.9km from Well End in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Cowley Hill ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD6, WD6 1AN offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hertsmere. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £557k, down 3.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00190234 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINTER WALK, WD6 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINTER WALK, WD6 1AN.
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£ 48,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1AN 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
WD6 1AN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £557k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £557k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 3.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1AN. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 559,995
1 sales · Mean £ 559,995
Terraced
£ 519,995
21 sales · Mean £ 523,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD6 1AN is moderate at 53 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
Hertswood Academy
Cowley Hill School
Elstree Screen Arts Academy
Woodlands Primary School
Monksmead School
Yavneh Primary School
Yavneh College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- News And Foods0.2 km
- Wendis Baps0.4 km
- Elstree Way Service Station (Shell UK)0.3 km
- Studio Way Food And Wine0.4 km
- BP Clarendon Simply Food Connect0.9 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Toby Carvery0.3 km
- International Bible Students Assoc. Watch Tower0.6 km
- BBC Club Bar Restaurant0.7 km
- Dragon Garden0.7 km
- The Golden Plaice0.7 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Mops & Brooms0.9 km
- The Admiral Byng0.6 km
- The Wishing Well0.8 km
- Royal British Legion0.3 km
- Hart And Spool Public House0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- New Lantern House0.2 km
- Subway Sandwich Shop0.8 km
- YO! SUSHI UK LTD0.6 km
- Golden Fry Takeaway0.5 km
- Sams Bakery0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Orange Supermarket0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Elstree Inn0.7 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
- Ibis Hotel0.2 km
- Premier Travel Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood1.4 km
- Radlett4.4 km
- Mill Hill Broadway5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Meadow Road0.1 km
- Meadow Road0.2 km
- Meadow Road0.2 km
- Thrift Farm Lane0.2 km
- Thrift Farm Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61AN · Data under Open Government Licence