Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

STATION ROAD, WD6 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, WD6 1DF.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 57,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WD6 1DF 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
workEmployment
6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WD6 1DF is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD6 1DF is a safe, established residential area on Station Road, 1.0km from Borehamwood in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Hillside ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hertsmere.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £809k.

Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00169760 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1DF. The average age is 28.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.3%
Asian / British Asian12.3%
Black / African / Caribbean11.2%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 697,384

2 sales · Mean £ 697,384

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WD6 1DF is moderate at 51 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.

Violence and sexual offences106
Shoplifting72
Anti-social behaviour52
Public order39
Drugs35

school Local Schools

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Summerswood Primary School

Good384 pupils0.6 km
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Yavneh College

Outstanding1060 pupils0.8 km
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Yavneh Primary School

Outstanding363 pupils0.8 km
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Monksmead School

Good236 pupils0.8 km
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St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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Kenilworth Primary School

Good202 pupils1.4 km
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Cowley Hill School

Good442 pupils1.4 km
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St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School

Good133 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Dipa News0.7 km
  • Greggs Plc0.7 km
  • Millys Bakery0.7 km
  • Pyramid Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Shenley 24/7 Food And Wine Ltd0.6 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Bricky's0.3 km
  • Chloes0.5 km
  • Creams Desert Cafe0.7 km
  • Gem Gems0.2 km
  • Jennys Cafe0.7 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Lidl Food Stores0.6 km
  • Orange Supermarket0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Basil Lounge0.5 km
  • Borehamwood Kosher Deli0.4 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Ariya Grills Ltd0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Hart And Spool Public House0.8 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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Elstree Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elstree & Borehamwood0.2 km
  • Radlett4.6 km
  • Mill Hill Broadway4.7 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