WD6 1DJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Well End in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within Borehamwood Kenilworth ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WD6 1DJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00119588 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD6 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD6 1DJ.
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£ 51,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1DJ 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.
Area Character
WD6 1DJ has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1DJ. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD6 1DJ has low crime rates — 37 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
Elstree Screen Arts Academy
Hertswood Academy
Kenilworth Primary School
St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Cowley Hill School
Woodlands Primary School
Yavneh Primary School
Monksmead School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- News And Foods0.7 km
- Wendis Baps0.3 km
- BP Clarendon Simply Food Connect0.5 km
- Fruit And Veg0.9 km
- Nimika Best Food And Wine1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Toby Carvery0.2 km
- Borehamwood Football Club0.9 km
- Imperial Cafe0.7 km
- Jump In0.4 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Doubletree By Hilton London Elstree0.8 km
- Ibis Hotel0.5 km
- Premier Travel Inn0.5 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- YO! SUSHI UK LTD1.0 km
- Golden Fry Takeaway0.8 km
- Sams Bakery0.8 km
- New Lantern House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Admiral Byng0.6 km
- Royal British Legion0.7 km
- Mops & Brooms0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood1.8 km
- Radlett4.8 km
- Mill Hill Broadway5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Banks Road0.2 km
- Bergman Court0.2 km
- Banks Road0.2 km
- Warwick Road0.2 km
- Studio Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61DJ · Data under Open Government Licence