Postcode WD6 1FY is located in a major urban area, within the Borehamwood Cowley Hill ward of Hertsmere in the East of England region, and forms part of the Borehamwood Cowley Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75.9 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 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Maxwell Park.
Borehamwood Cowley Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,224 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Borehamwood Cowley Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 210 ft away from WD6 1FY.
Borehamwood Cowley Hill near WD6 1FY 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Elstree and Borehamwood | Thameslink | Walking directions to Elstree and Borehamwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Maxwell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Maxwell Park |
| 0.3 mi | Meadow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Meadow Park |
| 0.4 mi | King George Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to King George Playing Field |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Borehamwood Cowley Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £1,045,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £675,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £297,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £512,750 |
| Terraced | 22 | £488,750 |
10 year median price trend in Borehamwood Cowley Hill
In the WD6 1FY postcode area, located within Borehamwood Cowley Hill, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD6 1FY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | York Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1PX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Best Food and Wine | 211 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AT | Walking directions to Best Food and Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | 152 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1JG | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | 152 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1JG | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | M1 Mini Market | 183 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AW | Walking directions to M1 Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.