WD6 1DL is a mixed residential area on Shenley Road, 0.8km 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hertsmere.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for WD6 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00169761 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHENLEY ROAD, WD6 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHENLEY ROAD, WD6 1DL.
164
35
£ 57,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD6 1DL 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
No single demographic signal dominates WD6 1DL — age 35, 24% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD6 1DL. The average age is 34.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WD6 1DL is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Yavneh College
Yavneh Primary School
Monksmead School
Summerswood Primary School
St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Cowley Hill School
Meryfield Primary School
Kenilworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- B.Kosher0.2 km
- Bravo0.5 km
- Cake Box Borehamwood0.4 km
- Holland And Barrett0.4 km
- Savers0.4 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Royal British Legion1.0 km
- Hart And Spool Public House0.6 km
- Old Haberdashers Rugby Club0.8 km
- The Wellington Pub Bull And Bird0.1 km
- Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Ben And Ollie's Ltd0.6 km
- Bricklane Bagel Co0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Jewish Life Centre0.2 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Orange Supermarket0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.0 km
- Elstree Hill Asda On The Move0.2 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Cheat Meals0.1 km
- Head Room To Go0.3 km
- Shenley Sandwich Bar0.1 km
- Ariya Grills Ltd0.0 km
- Lots Of Rice0.5 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Elstree Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood0.1 km
- Radlett4.3 km
- Mill Hill Broadway5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.1 km
- Glenhaven Avenue0.1 km
- Glenhaven Avenue0.1 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.1 km
- Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WD61DL · Data under Open Government Licence