The WD6 2LY postcode is in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire postcode town, within East of England, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WD6 |
| Ward | Borehamwood Kenilworth |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Borehamwood Kenilworth |
| 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 Kenilworth |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Hertsmere |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 15446 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Commuters with young families / Households in terraces and flats / Rural-Urban Fringe, while the work-zone classification is Metro suburban distribution industries.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Rowley Green(0.51 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Ripon Park(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Elstree & Borehamwood(0.90 mi)
The nearest airport is Heathrow Airport(14.78 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WD6 1QL (0.25 mi) | Details |
| Saffron Green Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | WD6 2PP (0.26 mi) | Details |
| Summerswood Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WD6 2DW (0.43 mi) | Details |
| Yavneh Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | WD6 1HL (0.45 mi) | Details |
| Monksmead SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WD6 1HL (0.45 mi) | Details |
| Yavneh CollegeSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | WD6 1HL (0.45 mi) | Details |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WD6 5HL (0.81 mi) | Details |
| Elstree Screen Arts AcademySecondary, Good | 14-19 | WD6 5NN (0.88 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is FAIRBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE(0.82 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 WD62LY is 492 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1316), Between 35 to 44 (1128), and Between 25 to 34 (1011).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 317 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 61.
Regarding education, 119 adults have Level 4, while 69 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (365), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (297).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (218), followed by No religion (119).
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 (74) followed by Small employers and own account workers (60), and Intermediate occupations (59).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (549), and 219 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1458) and Africa (140).