Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

HOLMESLEY ROAD, WD6 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMESLEY ROAD, WD6 1AL.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WD6 1AL 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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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WD6 1AL is a young, economically active community — 71% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. At £382k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.

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

WD6 1AL is a safe, established residential area on Holmesley Road, 1.0km from Well End in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Cowley Hill ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hertsmere. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £382k, down 3.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00190297 (shared with 7 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 1AL. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.9%
Asian / British Asian16.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.0%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 359,995

41 sales · Mean £ 352,245

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

Crime around WD6 1AL is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences98
Anti-social behaviour65
Other theft26
Criminal damage and arson22
Public order19

school Local Schools

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St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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Elstree Screen Arts Academy

Good441 pupils0.6 km
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Hertswood Academy

Requires Improvement1250 pupils0.6 km
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Cowley Hill School

Good442 pupils0.6 km
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Yavneh Primary School

Outstanding363 pupils0.8 km
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Monksmead School

Good236 pupils0.8 km
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Yavneh College

Outstanding1060 pupils0.8 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good223 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • News And Foods0.2 km
  • Wendis Baps0.3 km
  • Elstree Way Service Station (Shell UK)0.2 km
  • Studio Way Food And Wine0.5 km
  • BP Clarendon Simply Food Connect0.9 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Toby Carvery0.3 km
  • International Bible Students Assoc. Watch Tower0.5 km
  • BBC Club Bar Restaurant0.7 km
  • Dragon Garden0.6 km
  • The Golden Plaice0.7 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Mops & Brooms1.0 km
  • The Admiral Byng0.7 km
  • The Wishing Well0.8 km
  • Royal British Legion0.3 km
  • Hart And Spool Public House0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • New Lantern House0.2 km
  • Subway Sandwich Shop0.7 km
  • YO! SUSHI UK LTD0.6 km
  • Golden Fry Takeaway0.6 km
  • Sams Bakery0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Lidl Food Stores1.0 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Elstree Inn0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.1 km
  • Premier Travel Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elstree & Borehamwood1.3 km
  • Radlett4.5 km
  • Mill Hill Broadway5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Oaklands College0.2 km
  • Meadow Road0.2 km
  • Meadow Road0.2 km
  • Meadow Road0.2 km
  • Studio Way0.2 km