WD6 1BW 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD6, WD6 1BW 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 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £398k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00119528 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALDEN ROAD, WD6 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALDEN ROAD, WD6 1BW.
326
40
£ 53,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
WD6 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1BW. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 392,000
9 sales · Mean £ 381,444
Semi-Detached
£ 470,000
2 sales · Mean £ 470,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD6 1BW is above average at 102 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
Cowley Hill School
Yavneh College
Yavneh Primary School
Monksmead School
Meryfield Primary School
Summerswood 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) Limited0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Ben And Ollie's Ltd0.3 km
- Bricklane Bagel Co0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Jewish Life Centre0.3 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 Move0.7 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
- Flats0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61BW · Data under Open Government Licence