WD6 1AS is a safe, established residential area on Ark Avenue, 0.8km from Well End in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Cowley Hill ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
For families considering a move, WD6 1AS represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. 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. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00190234 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARK AVENUE, WD6 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARK AVENUE, WD6 1AS.
363
33
£ 48,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1AS 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WD6 1AS spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1AS. 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
Flat
£ 381,000
14 sales · Mean £ 337,819
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD6 1AS is moderate at 54 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
Elstree Screen Arts Academy
Cowley Hill School
Woodlands Primary School
Monksmead School
Yavneh Primary School
Yavneh College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- News And Foods0.3 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
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Toby Carvery0.2 km
- International Bible Students Assoc. Watch Tower0.6 km
- Costa Ltd0.7 km
- St Teresa's Church0.3 km
- BBC Club Bar Restaurant0.8 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Mops & Brooms0.9 km
- Hart And Spool Public House0.7 km
- The Wishing Well0.9 km
- The Admiral Byng0.5 km
- Royal British Legion0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- New Lantern House0.3 km
- Lots Of Rice0.8 km
- Subway Sandwich Shop0.8 km
- YO! SUSHI UK LTD0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Orange Supermarket0.8 km
- Iceland0.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Elstree Inn0.7 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Ibis Hotel0.3 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
- Thrift Farm Lane0.2 km
- Thrift Farm Lane0.2 km
- Meadow Road0.2 km
- Meadow Road0.2 km
- Meadow Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61AS · Data under Open Government Licence