WD6 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from Borehamwood in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Brookmeadow ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WD6 1BG offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00119507 (shared with 460 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD6 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD6 1BG.
353
37
£ 53,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1BG 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 1BG — age 37, 17% ownership, 59% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1BG. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD6 1BG is above average at 97 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 Foods0.7 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 House0.7 km
- Basil Lounge0.4 km
- Borehamwood Kosher Deli0.2 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 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 Move0.6 km
- Orange Supermarket0.2 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.7 km
- Elstree Inn0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Hart And Spool Public House0.3 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 & Borehamwood0.5 km
- Radlett4.2 km
- Mill Hill Broadway5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Furzehill Road0.1 km
- Furzehill Road0.2 km
- Baptist Church0.3 km
- Audley Close0.3 km
- Audley Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61BG · Data under Open Government Licence