WD6 1DB 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 1DB offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £301k, up 2.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00169760 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, WD6 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, WD6 1DB.
269
29
£ 57,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1DB 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
At 72% private renter occupancy, WD6 1DB is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 29). Property prices are trending up 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1DB. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 298,000
3 sales · Mean £ 292,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD6 1DB is moderate at 55 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
Kenilworth Primary School
Meryfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Dipa News0.6 km
- Greggs Plc0.6 km
- Millys Bakery0.7 km
- Pyramid Pharmacy0.4 km
- Shenley 24/7 Food And Wine Ltd0.6 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Bricky's0.2 km
- Chloes0.5 km
- Creams Desert Cafe0.6 km
- Gem Gems0.3 km
- Jennys Cafe0.6 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.5 km
- Orange Supermarket0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Basil Lounge0.4 km
- Borehamwood Kosher Deli0.3 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Ariya Grills Ltd0.2 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Hart And Spool Public House0.7 km
- Old Haberdashers Rugby Club1.0 km
- The Wellington Pub Bull And Bird0.3 km
- Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited0.4 km
- Borehamwood Social Club0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Elstree Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood0.1 km
- Radlett4.5 km
- Mill Hill Broadway4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.1 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: WD61DB · Data under Open Government Licence