WD6 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shenley Road, 1.2km from Borehamwood in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Brookmeadow ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WD6 1AW offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £750k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00119507 (shared with 460 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHENLEY ROAD, WD6 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHENLEY ROAD, WD6 1AW.
353
37
£ 53,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1AW 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
WD6 1AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 17% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1AW. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 750,000
2 sales · Mean £ 750,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD6 1AW is above average at 102 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Yavneh Primary School
Monksmead School
Yavneh College
Cowley Hill School
Summerswood Primary School
Kenilworth Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- News And Foods0.5 km
- Wendis Baps0.9 km
- Elstree Way Service Station (Shell UK)0.6 km
- Dipa News0.1 km
- Greggs Plc0.1 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Toby Carvery1.0 km
- International Bible Students Assoc. Watch Tower0.9 km
- Bricky's0.6 km
- Chloes0.2 km
- Creams Desert Cafe0.1 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- New Lantern House0.5 km
- Basil Lounge0.6 km
- Borehamwood Kosher Deli0.4 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.4 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Elstree Hill Asda On The Move0.8 km
- Orange Supermarket0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.5 km
- Elstree Inn0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Hart And Spool Public House0.1 km
- Old Haberdashers Rugby Club0.8 km
- The Wellington Pub Bull And Bird0.6 km
- Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited0.6 km
- Borehamwood Social Club0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood0.7 km
- Radlett4.3 km
- Mill Hill Broadway5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Elstree Studios0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Elstree Studios0.2 km
- Furzehill Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61AW · Data under Open Government Licence