Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

WD6 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD6 1DN.

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Population

164

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Avg Age

35

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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 1DN 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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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WD6 1DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 24% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

WD6 1DN is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Borehamwood in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Hillside ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WD6 1DN offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hertsmere.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00169761 (shared with 9 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 1DN. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.5%
Asian / British Asian23.8%
Black / African / Caribbean10.5%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around WD6 1DN is moderate at 75 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.

Shoplifting129
Violence and sexual offences116
Anti-social behaviour57
Drugs52
Public order47

school Local Schools

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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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Summerswood Primary School

Good384 pupils0.8 km
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St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Cowley Hill School

Good442 pupils1.2 km
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Meryfield Primary School

Good438 pupils1.3 km
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Kenilworth Primary School

Good202 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • B.Kosher0.2 km
  • Bravo0.4 km
  • Cake Box Borehamwood0.4 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.4 km
  • Savers0.4 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.9 km
  • Hart And Spool Public House0.6 km
  • Old Haberdashers Rugby Club0.8 km
  • The Wellington Pub Bull And Bird0.1 km
  • Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Ben And Ollie's Ltd0.6 km
  • Bricklane Bagel Co0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Jewish Life Centre0.2 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Orange Supermarket0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Elstree Hill Asda On The Move0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Cheat Meals0.1 km
  • Head Room To Go0.3 km
  • Shenley Sandwich Bar0.0 km
  • Ariya Grills Ltd0.0 km
  • Lots Of Rice0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Elstree Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elstree & Borehamwood0.2 km
  • Radlett4.4 km
  • Mill Hill Broadway5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Glenhaven Avenue0.0 km
  • Glenhaven Avenue0.0 km
  • Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.1 km
  • Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.1 km
  • Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.1 km