The WD6 1EQ postcode is in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire postcode town, within East of England, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WD6 |
| Ward | Borehamwood Hillside |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Borehamwood Hillside |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Hertsmere |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| Police Force | Hertfordshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Borehamwood Hillside |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Hertsmere |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 15808 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Inner city ethnic mix / None / Rural-Urban Fringe, while the work-zone classification is Metro suburban distribution industries.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Millys Bakery, Retailers - Other
Address: 142 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1EQ
Dragon Garden, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: 146 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1EQ
Elstree Inn, Hotel, B&B, Guest House
Address: 148-150, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EQ
Hart And Spool Public House, Pub, NightClub
Address: 148-150, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EQ
The nearest places is Borehamwood(0.75 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Tesco(0.09 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Elstree & Borehamwood(0.43 mi)
The nearest airport is Heathrow Airport(14.79 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WD6 5HL (0.22 mi) | Details |
| Yavneh CollegeSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | WD6 1HL (0.27 mi) | Details |
| Monksmead SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WD6 1HL (0.27 mi) | Details |
| Yavneh Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | WD6 1HL (0.27 mi) | Details |
| Cowley Hill SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WD6 5DP (0.48 mi) | Details |
| Summerswood Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WD6 2DW (0.48 mi) | Details |
| Kenilworth Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WD6 1QL (0.61 mi) | Details |
| Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WD6 5JF (0.66 mi) | Details |
| Hertswood AcademySecondary, Requires improvement | 11-18 | WD6 5LG (0.72 mi) | Details |
| Elstree Screen Arts AcademySecondary, Good | 14-19 | WD6 5NN (0.77 mi) | Details |
| Meryfield Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WD6 4PA (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Saffron Green Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | WD6 2PP (0.93 mi) | Details |
| Parkside Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WD6 4EP (0.96 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is FAIRBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE(0.18 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| fairbrook medical centreActivefairbrook medical centre, 4 fairway avenue, borehamwood, hertfordshire | 02089537666 | WD6 1PR |
| the grove medical centreActivethe grove medical centre, borehamwood shopping park, borehamwood, hertfordshire | 02035383959 | WD6 4PR |
The population of WD61EQ is 547 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 37 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2385), Between 35 to 44 (1927), and Between 25 to 34 (1680).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 277 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 135.
Regarding education, 137 adults have Level 4, while 60 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (340), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (207).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (240), followed by Jewish (108).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Never worked and long-term unemployed (93) followed by Small employers and own account workers (85), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (70).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (481), and 187 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1160) and European Union EU-2 (160).