WD6 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Borehamwood in Borehamwood. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Brookmeadow ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
The people who live in WD6 1AU are typical of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00119507 (shared with 460 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD6 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD6 1AU.
353
37
£ 53,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WD6 1AU spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1AU. The average age is 36.5. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD6 1AU is moderate at 76 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
St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Summerswood Primary School
Cowley Hill School
Meryfield Primary School
Kenilworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- News And Foods0.9 km
- B.Kosher0.1 km
- Bravo0.4 km
- Cake Box Borehamwood0.3 km
- Holland And Barrett0.3 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Royal British Legion0.9 km
- Hart And Spool Public House0.5 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 Ltd0.5 km
- Bricklane Bagel Co0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Jewish Life Centre0.2 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.4 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Orange Supermarket0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Elstree Hill Asda On The Move0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Cheat Meals0.1 km
- Head Room To Go0.3 km
- Shenley Sandwich Bar0.1 km
- New Lantern House1.0 km
- Ariya Grills Ltd0.1 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Elstree Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood0.3 km
- Radlett4.3 km
- Mill Hill Broadway5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Glenhaven Avenue0.1 km
- Glenhaven Avenue0.1 km
- Furzehill Road0.2 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.2 km
- Baptist Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61AU · Data under Open Government Licence