WD6 1BA is a safe, established residential area on Woodhill Rise, 0.8km from Well End in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Cowley Hill ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD6, WD6 1BA offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hertsmere. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £770k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00190234 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODHILL RISE, WD6 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODHILL RISE, WD6 1BA.
363
33
£ 48,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1BA 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD6 1BA combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£770k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £770k 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 1BA. The average age is 33.2. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 600,000
17 sales · Mean £ 614,041
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD6 1BA has low crime rates — 44 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
Elstree Screen Arts Academy
Hertswood Academy
Cowley Hill School
Woodlands Primary School
Kenilworth Primary School
Monksmead School
Yavneh Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- News And Foods0.3 km
- Wendis Baps0.4 km
- Elstree Way Service Station (Shell UK)0.3 km
- Studio Way Food And Wine0.3 km
- Dipa News0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Toby Carvery0.2 km
- International Bible Students Assoc. Watch Tower0.6 km
- Creams Desert Cafe0.9 km
- Jennys Cafe0.8 km
- The Cafe (Borehamwood) Ltd0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Mops & Brooms0.9 km
- Hart And Spool Public House0.8 km
- The Wishing Well0.9 km
- The Admiral Byng0.5 km
- Royal British Legion0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- New Lantern House0.3 km
- Lots Of Rice0.9 km
- Subway Sandwich Shop0.9 km
- YO! SUSHI UK LTD0.7 km
- Golden Fry Takeaway0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Orange Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland0.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.3 km
- Premier Travel Inn0.8 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Elstree Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood1.5 km
- Radlett4.5 km
- Mill Hill Broadway5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Thrift Farm Lane0.2 km
- Thrift Farm Lane0.2 km
- Banks Road0.2 km
- Bergman Court0.2 km
- Bergman Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61BA · Data under Open Government Licence