Postcode WD6 1DL 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 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 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Clarendon Park.
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 9.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 119 ft away from WD6 1DL.
Borehamwood Hillside near WD6 1DL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Clarendon Park | Small | Walking directions to Clarendon Park |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £434,000 (about £506 per square foot) in Borehamwood Brookmeadow area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £740,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £537,500 | £491 |
| Terraced | 23 | £460,000 | £526 |
| Flats | 17 | £280,000 | £465 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £682,500 | £285,000 | £557,500 | £429,000 |
| 2017 | £596,000 | £315,000 | £570,000 | £425,000 |
| 2018 | £565,000 | £310,000 | £462,500 | £407,500 |
| 2019 | £694,825 | £283,000 | £575,000 | £385,500 |
| 2020 | £915,000 | £325,000 | £512,500 | £405,000 |
| 2021 | £760,000 | £295,000 | £573,750 | £447,000 |
| 2022 | £924,950 | £291,000 | £496,250 | £490,000 |
| 2023 | £595,000 | £318,000 | £515,000 | £455,000 |
| 2024 | £785,000 | £300,500 | £540,000 | £458,000 |
| 2025 | £1,075,000 | £289,000 | £540,000 | £460,000 |
| 2026 | — | £270,000 | £520,000 | £470,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £524 | £412 | £459 | £445 |
| 2017 | £535 | £510 | £506 | £437 |
| 2018 | £615 | £501 | £471 | £456 |
| 2019 | £483 | £478 | £448 | £449 |
| 2020 | £430 | £422 | £484 | £438 |
| 2021 | £538 | £465 | £516 | £466 |
| 2022 | £415 | £448 | £598 | £533 |
| 2023 | £596 | £467 | £499 | £521 |
| 2024 | £513 | £420 | £498 | £492 |
| 2025 | £497 | £472 | £479 | £523 |
| 2026 | — | £433 | £475 | £513 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD6 1DL.
In the WD6 1DL postcode area, located within Borehamwood Hillside, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD6 1DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Maciuś Food Plus | 34 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1DR | Walking directions to Maciuś Food Plus |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Allum Lane, Hertsmere, WD6 3LS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Local Supermarket | 37 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AE | Walking directions to Local Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | B.Kosher | 55 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AE | Walking directions to B.Kosher |
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 1DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Glenn Briski
Borehamwood Brookmeadow - Elected 24 Jul 2025
Oliver Dowden
Hertsmere - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD6 1DL 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 1DL in Borehamwood Hillside is £434,000 (about £506 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WD6 1DL, including Yavneh College (Good), Yavneh Primary School (Outstanding) and Monksmead School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD6 1DL is Elstree and Borehamwood in TfL zone 6, about 131 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
WD6 1DL 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 1DL is Oliver Dowden (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Glenn Briski (Conservative and Unionist 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.