Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

STATION ROAD, WD6 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, WD6 1BS.

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Population

607

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 57,500 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD6 1BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WD6 1BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 45% 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 9.6% year-on-year.

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

WD6 1BS is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Station Road, 1.0km from Borehamwood in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Hillside ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

WD6 1BS is members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k, down 9.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00169762 (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 1BS. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.0%
Asian / British Asian8.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed13.5%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 445,000

60 sales · Mean £ 421,155

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

Crime around WD6 1BS is moderate at 58 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 offences111
Shoplifting104
Anti-social behaviour52
Public order41
Drugs36

school Local Schools

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Summerswood Primary School

Good384 pupils0.6 km
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Yavneh College

Outstanding1060 pupils0.7 km
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Yavneh Primary School

Outstanding363 pupils0.7 km
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Monksmead School

Good236 pupils0.7 km
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St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Kenilworth Primary School

Good202 pupils1.4 km
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Cowley Hill School

Good442 pupils1.4 km
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St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School

Good133 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Dipa News0.6 km
  • Greggs Plc0.6 km
  • Millys Bakery0.7 km
  • Pyramid Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Shenley 24/7 Food And Wine Ltd0.6 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Bricky's0.3 km
  • Chloes0.5 km
  • Creams Desert Cafe0.6 km
  • Gem Gems0.2 km
  • Jennys Cafe0.6 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Lidl Food Stores0.5 km
  • Orange Supermarket0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Basil Lounge0.4 km
  • Borehamwood Kosher Deli0.4 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Ariya Grills Ltd0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Hart And Spool Public House0.7 km
  • The Wellington Pub Bull And Bird0.4 km
  • Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited0.5 km
  • Borehamwood Social Club0.5 km
  • The Wishing Well0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Elstree Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elstree & Borehamwood0.2 km
  • Radlett4.6 km
  • Mill Hill Broadway4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.2 km
  • Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station0.2 km
  • Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.2 km
  • Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station0.2 km
  • Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.2 km