Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

ESSEX ROAD, WD6 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESSEX ROAD, WD6 1BP.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD6 1BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WD6 1BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £487k, 78% 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 higher than average. Property prices average £487k.

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

WD6 1BP is an active urban area on Essex Road, 0.9km from Borehamwood in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Brookmeadow ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD6, WD6 1BP offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £487k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00119528 (shared with 11 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 1BP. 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

White / British74.5%
Asian / British Asian10.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed10.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 465,000

10 sales · Mean £ 471,905

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

Crime around WD6 1BP is above average at 112 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.

Violence and sexual offences184
Shoplifting158
Anti-social behaviour102
Public order69
Drugs59

school Local Schools

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St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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Yavneh College

Outstanding1060 pupils0.7 km
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Monksmead School

Good236 pupils0.7 km
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Yavneh Primary School

Outstanding363 pupils0.7 km
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Cowley Hill School

Good442 pupils0.8 km
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Summerswood Primary School

Good384 pupils0.9 km
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Meryfield Primary School

Good438 pupils1.1 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good223 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • News And Foods0.7 km
  • Dipa News0.2 km
  • Greggs Plc0.2 km
  • Millys Bakery0.3 km
  • Pyramid Pharmacy0.1 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Bricky's0.4 km
  • Chloes0.1 km
  • Creams Desert Cafe0.2 km
  • Gem Gems0.6 km
  • Jennys Cafe0.3 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
  • Lidl Food Stores0.1 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Orange Supermarket0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Basil Lounge0.3 km
  • Borehamwood Kosher Deli0.2 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Ariya Grills Ltd0.4 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ibis Hotel0.8 km
  • Elstree Inn0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Hart And Spool Public House0.3 km
  • Old Haberdashers Rugby Club0.6 km
  • The Wellington Pub Bull And Bird0.3 km
  • Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited0.3 km
  • Borehamwood Social Club0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elstree & Borehamwood0.5 km
  • Radlett4.2 km
  • Mill Hill Broadway5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Furzehill Road0.2 km
  • Furzehill Road0.2 km
  • Audley Close0.3 km
  • Audley Close0.3 km
  • Baptist Church0.3 km