WD6 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shenley Road, 1.2km from Borehamwood in Borehamwood. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Cowley Hill ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
Day-to-day life in WD6 1AR has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00119537 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHENLEY ROAD, WD6 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHENLEY ROAD, WD6 1AR.
310
34
£ 48,000 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WD6 1AR — age 34, 34% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1AR. The average age is 34.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD6 1AR is above average at 90 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.
school Local Schools
St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Yavneh Primary School
Monksmead School
Yavneh College
Cowley Hill School
Summerswood Primary School
Kenilworth Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- News And Foods0.4 km
- Wendis Baps0.8 km
- Elstree Way Service Station (Shell UK)0.6 km
- V&M Food And Wine1.0 km
- Dipa News0.1 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Toby Carvery0.9 km
- International Bible Students Assoc. Watch Tower0.8 km
- Bricky's0.6 km
- Chloes0.3 km
- Creams Desert Cafe0.2 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- New Lantern House0.4 km
- Basil Lounge0.6 km
- Borehamwood Kosher Deli0.4 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.0 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.4 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Elstree Hill Asda On The Move0.9 km
- Orange Supermarket0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.5 km
- Elstree Inn0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Hart And Spool Public House0.1 km
- Old Haberdashers Rugby Club0.8 km
- The Wellington Pub Bull And Bird0.6 km
- Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited0.7 km
- Borehamwood Social Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood0.8 km
- Radlett4.4 km
- Mill Hill Broadway5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Elstree Studios0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Elstree Studios0.2 km
- Furzehill Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61AR · Data under Open Government Licence