WD6 1AA is a mixed residential area on Shenley Road, 0.8km from Borehamwood in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Brookmeadow ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £345k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00119508 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHENLEY ROAD, WD6 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHENLEY ROAD, WD6 1AA.
391
40
£ 53,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 40, WD6 1AA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1AA. The average age is 39.7. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 340,000
4 sales · Mean £ 338,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD6 1AA is moderate at 71 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
Yavneh College
Yavneh Primary School
Monksmead School
Summerswood Primary School
St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Cowley Hill School
Meryfield Primary School
Kenilworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- B.Kosher0.2 km
- Bravo0.5 km
- Cake Box Borehamwood0.4 km
- Holland And Barrett0.4 km
- Savers0.4 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Royal British Legion1.0 km
- Hart And Spool Public House0.6 km
- Old Haberdashers Rugby Club0.7 km
- The Wellington Pub Bull And Bird0.1 km
- Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited0.2 km
- + 2 more
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
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Orange Supermarket0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.0 km
- Elstree Hill Asda On The Move0.2 km
- + 2 more
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Elstree Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood0.2 km
- Radlett4.3 km
- Mill Hill Broadway5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Glenhaven Avenue0.1 km
- Glenhaven Avenue0.1 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.1 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.1 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61AA · Data under Open Government Licence