WD6 1BN is a mixed residential area on Malden Road, 0.9km from Borehamwood in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Brookmeadow ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
For serious buyers, WD6 1BN is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £445k, down 18.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00119528 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALDEN ROAD, WD6 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALDEN ROAD, WD6 1BN.
326
40
£ 53,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
WD6 1BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 18.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1BN. 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
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
Terraced
£ 416,125
6 sales · Mean £ 400,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD6 1BN is above average at 95 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
Meryfield Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- News And Foods0.7 km
- B.Kosher0.3 km
- Bravo0.3 km
- Cake Box Borehamwood0.3 km
- Holland And Barrett0.2 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Royal British Legion0.6 km
- Hart And Spool Public House0.4 km
- Old Haberdashers Rugby Club0.5 km
- The Wellington Pub Bull And Bird0.4 km
- Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Ben And Ollie's Ltd0.3 km
- Bricklane Bagel Co0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Jewish Life Centre0.2 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.3 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Orange Supermarket0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Elstree Hill Asda On The Move0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Cheat Meals0.4 km
- Head Room To Go0.4 km
- Shenley Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- New Lantern House0.7 km
- Ariya Grills Ltd0.4 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.8 km
- Elstree Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood0.6 km
- Radlett4.1 km
- Mill Hill Broadway5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Audley Close0.2 km
- Audley Close0.2 km
- Furzehill Road0.2 km
- Furzehill Road0.3 km
- Stratfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61BN · Data under Open Government Licence