WD6 1BS is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Station Road, 1.0km from Borehamwood in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Hillside ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
WD6 1BS is members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k, down 9.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00169762 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, WD6 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, WD6 1BS.
607
31
£ 57,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1BS 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
WD6 1BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1BS. The average age is 30.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 445,000
60 sales · Mean £ 421,155
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD6 1BS is moderate at 58 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
Summerswood Primary School
Yavneh College
Yavneh Primary School
Monksmead School
St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Kenilworth Primary School
Cowley Hill School
St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Dipa News0.6 km
- Greggs Plc0.6 km
- Millys Bakery0.7 km
- Pyramid Pharmacy0.5 km
- Shenley 24/7 Food And Wine Ltd0.6 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Bricky's0.3 km
- Chloes0.5 km
- Creams Desert Cafe0.6 km
- Gem Gems0.2 km
- Jennys Cafe0.6 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.5 km
- Orange Supermarket0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Basil Lounge0.4 km
- Borehamwood Kosher Deli0.4 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Ariya Grills Ltd0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Hart And Spool Public House0.7 km
- The Wellington Pub Bull And Bird0.4 km
- Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited0.5 km
- Borehamwood Social Club0.5 km
- The Wishing Well0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Elstree Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood0.2 km
- Radlett4.6 km
- Mill Hill Broadway4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.2 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station0.2 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.2 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station0.2 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61BS · Data under Open Government Licence