The WD6 1HW 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 | 23346 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Multi-ethnic professionals with families / Households in terraces and flats / Rural-Urban Fringe, while the work-zone classification is Metro suburban distribution industries.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Well End(0.72 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Studio Way(0.09 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Elstree & Borehamwood(0.81 mi)
The nearest airport is Heathrow Airport(15.10 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 (0.33 mi) | Details |
| Kenilworth Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WD6 1QL (0.34 mi) | Details |
| Yavneh Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | WD6 1HL (0.37 mi) | Details |
| Monksmead SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WD6 1HL (0.37 mi) | Details |
| Yavneh CollegeSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | WD6 1HL (0.37 mi) | Details |
| Elstree Screen Arts AcademySecondary, Good | 14-19 | WD6 5NN (0.43 mi) | Details |
| Cowley Hill SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WD6 5DP (0.56 mi) | Details |
| Hertswood AcademySecondary, Requires improvement | 11-18 | WD6 5LG (0.56 mi) | Details |
| Summerswood Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WD6 2DW (0.61 mi) | Details |
| Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WD6 5JF (0.66 mi) | Details |
| Saffron Green Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | WD6 2PP (0.68 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is FAIRBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE(0.38 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 WD61HW is 339 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 220 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 34.
Regarding education, 101 adults have Level 4, while 33 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (560), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (288).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (130), followed by Jewish (110).
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 Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (51) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (50), and Intermediate occupations (40).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (794), and 240 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1813) and Middle East and Asia (163).