WD6 1AY is a mixed residential area on Glenhaven Avenue, 0.7km from Borehamwood in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Brookmeadow ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
For families considering a move, WD6 1AY represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £475k, down 3.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00119508 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLENHAVEN AVENUE, WD6 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLENHAVEN AVENUE, WD6 1AY.
391
40
£ 53,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
WD6 1AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £475k, 64% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £475k. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1AY. The average age is 39.7. 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
Terraced
£ 447,500
6 sales · Mean £ 435,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD6 1AY is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Yavneh Primary School
Yavneh College
Monksmead School
St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Summerswood Primary School
Cowley Hill School
Meryfield Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- B.Kosher0.2 km
- Bravo0.4 km
- Cake Box Borehamwood0.4 km
- Holland And Barrett0.4 km
- Savers0.4 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Royal British Legion0.9 km
- Hart And Spool Public House0.6 km
- Old Haberdashers Rugby Club0.7 km
- The Wellington Pub Bull And Bird0.0 km
- Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Ben And Ollie's Ltd0.6 km
- Bricklane Bagel Co0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Jewish Life Centre0.2 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Orange Supermarket0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Elstree Hill Asda On The Move0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Cheat Meals0.1 km
- Head Room To Go0.2 km
- Shenley Sandwich Bar0.1 km
- Ariya Grills Ltd0.1 km
- Lots Of Rice0.5 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Elstree Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood0.2 km
- Radlett4.2 km
- Mill Hill Broadway5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Glenhaven Avenue0.1 km
- Glenhaven Avenue0.1 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.1 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.2 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61AY · Data under Open Government Licence