Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

NICHOLAS HAWKSMOOR DRIVE, WD6 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NICHOLAS HAWKSMOOR DRIVE, WD6 1AZ.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WD6 1AZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £652k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £652k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD6 1AZ is a safe, established residential area on Nicholas Hawksmoor Drive, 0.9km from Well End in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Cowley Hill ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

For families considering a move, WD6 1AZ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £652k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00190306 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1AZ. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.4%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed10.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 592,497

16 sales · Mean £ 595,308

Detached

£ 569,995

1 sales · Mean £ 569,995

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WD6 1AZ has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences117
Anti-social behaviour75
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order26
Other theft25

school Local Schools

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St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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Hertswood Academy

Requires Improvement1250 pupils0.5 km
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Cowley Hill School

Good442 pupils0.5 km
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Elstree Screen Arts Academy

Good441 pupils0.6 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good223 pupils0.6 km
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Monksmead School

Good236 pupils0.9 km
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Yavneh Primary School

Outstanding363 pupils0.9 km
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Yavneh College

Outstanding1060 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • News And Foods0.2 km
  • Wendis Baps0.5 km
  • Elstree Way Service Station (Shell UK)0.3 km
  • Studio Way Food And Wine0.4 km
  • BP Clarendon Simply Food Connect1.0 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Toby Carvery0.3 km
  • International Bible Students Assoc. Watch Tower0.7 km
  • BBC Club Bar Restaurant0.7 km
  • Dragon Garden0.7 km
  • The Golden Plaice0.7 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Mops & Brooms1.0 km
  • The Admiral Byng0.6 km
  • The Wishing Well0.8 km
  • Royal British Legion0.3 km
  • Hart And Spool Public House0.7 km
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Lidl Food Stores1.0 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Elstree Inn0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.2 km
  • Premier Travel Inn0.9 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