Postcode WD6 1BL is located in a major urban area, within the Borehamwood Brookmeadow ward of Hertsmere in the East of England region, and forms part of the Borehamwood Cowley Hill area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 184.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Borehamwood Cowley Hill is £48,000 per year. The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Aberford Park.
Borehamwood Cowley Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,478 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Borehamwood Cowley Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 184.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 51.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Borehamwood Cowley Hill is £48,000 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from WD6 1BL.
Borehamwood Cowley Hill near WD6 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Elstree and Borehamwood | Thameslink | Walking directions to Elstree and Borehamwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aberford Park | Large | Walking directions to Aberford Park |
| 0.3 mi | Maxwell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Maxwell Park |
| 0.2 mi | Meadow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Meadow Park |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £446,000 in Borehamwood Brookmeadow area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,075,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,075,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £289,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £540,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £480,000 |
10 year median price trend in Borehamwood Brookmeadow
In the WD6 1BL postcode area, located within Borehamwood Cowley Hill, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD6 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best Food and Wine | 211 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AT | Walking directions to Best Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | M1 Mini Market | 183 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AW | Walking directions to M1 Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 152 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1JG | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Orange Shop Supermarket | 130 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EF | Walking directions to Orange Shop Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 137-141 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AH | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.