Postcode WD6 1BS is located in a major urban area, within the Borehamwood Hillside ward of Hertsmere in the East of England region, and forms part of the Borehamwood Hillside area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Borehamwood Hillside is £66,178 per year. The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Woodcock Hill Village Green.
Borehamwood Hillside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,808 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Borehamwood Hillside has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Borehamwood Hillside is £66,178 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 135 ft away from WD6 1BS.
Borehamwood Hillside near WD6 1BS 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 6 | Elstree and Borehamwood | Thameslink | Walking directions to Elstree and Borehamwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Woodcock Hill Village Green | Large | Walking directions to Woodcock Hill Village Green |
| 0.4 mi | Clarendon Park | Small | Walking directions to Clarendon Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £547 per square foot) in Borehamwood Hillside area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £815,000 | £642 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £645,000 | £588 |
| Terraced | 21 | £500,000 | £541 |
| Flats | 16 | £308,500 | £477 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £680,000 | £218,455 | £550,000 | £413,500 |
| 2017 | £760,000 | £309,750 | £555,000 | £450,000 |
| 2018 | £755,000 | £320,000 | £640,000 | £412,250 |
| 2019 | £685,000 | £367,500 | £588,500 | £430,000 |
| 2020 | £694,500 | £377,500 | £595,000 | £446,000 |
| 2021 | £865,000 | £360,000 | £700,000 | £460,000 |
| 2022 | £675,000 | £318,430 | £630,000 | £522,677 |
| 2023 | £955,000 | £410,000 | £625,000 | £525,000 |
| 2024 | £850,018 | £337,000 | £635,000 | £480,000 |
| 2025 | £815,000 | £300,000 | £625,000 | £470,000 |
| 2026 | — | £320,000 | £715,000 | £517,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £557 | £447 | £543 | £452 |
| 2017 | £606 | £530 | £518 | £465 |
| 2018 | £487 | £465 | £502 | £463 |
| 2019 | £518 | £619 | £506 | £439 |
| 2020 | £465 | £549 | £466 | £482 |
| 2021 | £449 | £516 | £561 | £513 |
| 2022 | £683 | £475 | £598 | £528 |
| 2023 | £450 | £518 | £601 | £537 |
| 2024 | £705 | £506 | £541 | £513 |
| 2025 | £642 | £485 | £558 | £546 |
| 2026 | — | £477 | £591 | £500 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD6 1BS.
In the WD6 1BS postcode area, located within Borehamwood Hillside, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD6 1BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Allum Lane, Hertsmere, WD6 3LS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Allum Lane, Borehamwood, WD6 3LS | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Maciuś Food Plus | 34 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1DR | Walking directions to Maciuś Food Plus |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Local Supermarket | 37 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AE | Walking directions to Local Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Hertsmere district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WD6 1BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aaditya Kaza
Borehamwood Hillside - Elected 4 May 2023
Alex Clarkson
Borehamwood Hillside - Elected 4 May 2023
Alpha Collins
Borehamwood Hillside - Elected 4 May 2023
Oliver Dowden
Hertsmere - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD6 1BS records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around WD6 1BS in Borehamwood Hillside is £510,000 (about £547 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WD6 1BS, including Summerswood Primary School (Good), Yavneh Primary School (Outstanding) and Yavneh College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD6 1BS is Elstree and Borehamwood in TfL zone 6, about 209 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
WD6 1BS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,808 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hertsmere covering WD6 1BS is Oliver Dowden (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Aaditya Kaza (Labour Party), Alex Clarkson (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Alpha Collins (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.