WD6 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Borehamwood in Borehamwood. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Brookmeadow ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00119507 (shared with 460 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD6 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD6 1BU.
353
37
£ 53,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1BU 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WD6 1BU spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1BU. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD6 1BU is above average at 96 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
Yavneh Primary School
Yavneh College
Monksmead School
St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Summerswood Primary School
Cowley Hill School
Meryfield Primary School
Kenilworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- News And Foods0.8 km
- Dipa News0.2 km
- Greggs Plc0.2 km
- Millys Bakery0.3 km
- Pyramid Pharmacy0.0 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Bricky's0.3 km
- Chloes0.1 km
- Creams Desert Cafe0.2 km
- Gem Gems0.5 km
- Jennys Cafe0.2 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.2 km
- Orange Supermarket0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Elstree Hill Asda On The Move0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Basil Lounge0.3 km
- Borehamwood Kosher Deli0.1 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Ariya Grills Ltd0.3 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.8 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 Bird0.3 km
- Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited0.3 km
- Borehamwood Social Club0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood0.4 km
- Radlett4.3 km
- Mill Hill Broadway5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Furzehill Road0.0 km
- Furzehill Road0.1 km
- Baptist Church0.1 km
- Glenhaven Avenue0.2 km
- Glenhaven Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61BU · Data under Open Government Licence