WD6 1DA is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Station Road, 0.9km from Borehamwood in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Hillside ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WD6 1DA offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hertsmere.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, up 15.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00169760 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, WD6 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, WD6 1DA.
269
29
£ 57,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1DA 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
WD6 1DA is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 29). Property prices are trending up 15.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1DA. The average age is 28.6. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 280,000
9 sales · Mean £ 280,555
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD6 1DA is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Summerswood Primary School
Yavneh College
Yavneh Primary School
Monksmead School
St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Cowley Hill School
Meryfield Primary School
Kenilworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- B.Kosher0.3 km
- Bravo0.6 km
- Cake Box Borehamwood0.5 km
- Holland And Barrett0.5 km
- Savers0.5 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Ben And Ollie's Ltd0.7 km
- Bricklane Bagel Co0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Jewish Life Centre0.4 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.6 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Orange Supermarket0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Elstree Hill Asda On The Move0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Cheat Meals0.2 km
- Head Room To Go0.4 km
- Shenley Sandwich Bar0.2 km
- Ariya Grills Ltd0.2 km
- Lots Of Rice0.6 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Hart And Spool Public House0.7 km
- Old Haberdashers Rugby Club0.9 km
- The Wellington Pub Bull And Bird0.3 km
- Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited0.3 km
- Borehamwood Social Club0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Elstree Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood0.0 km
- Radlett4.5 km
- Mill Hill Broadway4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.0 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station0.1 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.1 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station0.1 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61DA · Data under Open Government Licence