WD6 1AZ is a safe, established residential area on Nicholas Hawksmoor Drive, 0.9km from Well End in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Cowley Hill ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
For families considering a move, WD6 1AZ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £652k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00190306 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NICHOLAS HAWKSMOOR DRIVE, WD6 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NICHOLAS HAWKSMOOR DRIVE, WD6 1AZ.
375
36
£ 48,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WD6 1AZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £652k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £652k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1AZ. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 592,497
16 sales · Mean £ 595,308
Detached
£ 569,995
1 sales · Mean £ 569,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD6 1AZ has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Hertswood Academy
Cowley Hill School
Elstree Screen Arts Academy
Woodlands Primary School
Monksmead School
Yavneh Primary School
Yavneh College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- News And Foods0.2 km
- Wendis Baps0.5 km
- Elstree Way Service Station (Shell UK)0.3 km
- Studio Way Food And Wine0.4 km
- BP Clarendon Simply Food Connect1.0 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Toby Carvery0.3 km
- International Bible Students Assoc. Watch Tower0.7 km
- BBC Club Bar Restaurant0.7 km
- Dragon Garden0.7 km
- The Golden Plaice0.7 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Mops & Brooms1.0 km
- The Admiral Byng0.6 km
- The Wishing Well0.8 km
- Royal British Legion0.3 km
- Hart And Spool Public House0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- New Lantern House0.2 km
- Subway Sandwich Shop0.8 km
- YO! SUSHI UK LTD0.6 km
- Golden Fry Takeaway0.5 km
- Sams Bakery0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Lidl Food Stores1.0 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Elstree Inn0.7 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
- Ibis Hotel0.2 km
- Premier Travel Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood1.4 km
- Radlett4.4 km
- Mill Hill Broadway5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Meadow Road0.1 km
- Meadow Road0.2 km
- Meadow Road0.2 km
- Thrift Farm Lane0.2 km
- Thrift Farm Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61AZ · Data under Open Government Licence