WD6 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clarendon Road, 1.0km from Borehamwood in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Brookmeadow ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £421k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00119507 (shared with 460 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARENDON ROAD, WD6 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENDON ROAD, WD6 1BD.
353
37
£ 53,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1BD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WD6 1BD — age 37, 17% ownership, 59% 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 1BD. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 421,500
2 sales · Mean £ 421,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD6 1BD 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 College
Monksmead School
Yavneh Primary School
Cowley Hill School
Summerswood Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
Meryfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- News And Foods0.6 km
- Elstree Way Service Station (Shell UK)0.8 km
- Dipa News0.1 km
- Greggs Plc0.1 km
- Millys Bakery0.2 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- New Lantern House0.6 km
- Basil Lounge0.4 km
- Borehamwood Kosher Deli0.3 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Bricky's0.4 km
- Chloes0.1 km
- Creams Desert Cafe0.1 km
- Gem Gems0.6 km
- Jennys Cafe0.2 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.2 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Elstree Hill Asda On The Move0.7 km
- Orange Supermarket0.2 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.7 km
- Elstree Inn0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Hart And Spool Public House0.2 km
- Old Haberdashers Rugby Club0.7 km
- The Wellington Pub Bull And Bird0.4 km
- Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited0.4 km
- Borehamwood Social Club0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood0.6 km
- Radlett4.2 km
- Mill Hill Broadway5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Furzehill Road0.1 km
- Furzehill Road0.2 km
- Baptist Church0.3 km
- Elstree Studios0.3 km
- Audley Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61BD · Data under Open Government Licence