WD6 1BP is an active urban area on Essex Road, 0.9km from Borehamwood in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Brookmeadow ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD6, WD6 1BP offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £487k.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00119528 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ESSEX ROAD, WD6 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESSEX ROAD, WD6 1BP.
326
40
£ 53,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
WD6 1BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £487k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £487k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1BP. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 465,000
10 sales · Mean £ 471,905
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD6 1BP is above average at 112 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 College
Monksmead School
Yavneh Primary School
Cowley Hill School
Summerswood Primary School
Meryfield Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- News And Foods0.7 km
- Dipa News0.2 km
- Greggs Plc0.2 km
- Millys Bakery0.3 km
- Pyramid Pharmacy0.1 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Bricky's0.4 km
- Chloes0.1 km
- Creams Desert Cafe0.2 km
- Gem Gems0.6 km
- Jennys Cafe0.3 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.1 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Orange Supermarket0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Basil Lounge0.3 km
- Borehamwood Kosher Deli0.2 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Ariya Grills Ltd0.4 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.8 km
- Elstree Inn0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Hart And Spool Public House0.3 km
- Old Haberdashers Rugby Club0.6 km
- The Wellington Pub Bull And Bird0.3 km
- Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited0.3 km
- Borehamwood Social Club0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood0.5 km
- Radlett4.2 km
- Mill Hill Broadway5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Furzehill Road0.2 km
- Furzehill Road0.2 km
- Audley Close0.3 km
- Audley Close0.3 km
- Baptist Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61BP · Data under Open Government Licence