Postcode insights

WD6 1GL

Borehamwood Hillside

Hertsmere

England / East of England / Hertsmere / Borehamwood Hillside / WD6 1GL

Overview

Postcode WD6 1GL 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 133.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Borehamwood Hillside is £57,500 per year. The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood located about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Clarendon Park.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

133

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

9/10

Social housing

Connectivity

N/A

Flood Risk

Low

Noise Level

Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Borehamwood Hillside has a moderate 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.

Crime level

8/10

Borehamwood Hillside has a high crime rate, with approximately 133.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

Approximately 4.0% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income of residents in Borehamwood Hillside is £57,500 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 267 ft away from WD6 1GL.

Flood risk

Low

Borehamwood Hillside near WD6 1GL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Distance	Zone	Name	Lines
0.1 mi	6	Elstree and Borehamwood	Thameslink

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.3 mi	Clarendon Park	Small

Area Profile

Population

333

Population density

9,541.5 per km²

Demographics

British

183

54.95%

Other White

20.12%

Other

4.5%

African

4.2%

Other Asian

3.3%

Total population: 333

Housing

Owns outright

35.57%

Owns with a mortgage

30.2%

Private landlord or letting agency

29.53%

Other social rented

4.03%

Other forms of private rent

0.67%

Total households: 149

Property prices in Borehamwood Hillside

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £482,500 in Borehamwood Hillside area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £984,950.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£848,759	£637,083	£785,613	£865,014	£901,003
Flats	18	£317,500	£179,250	£220,250	£396,250	£455,375
Semi-Detached	27	£725,000	£414,500	£563,750	£865,000	£900,500
Terraced	30	£477,500	£357,375	£416,250	£518,750	£688,473

10 years price trend in Borehamwood Hillside

Schools

In the WD6 1GL postcode area, located within Borehamwood Hillside, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.4 mi	Secondary	Yavneh College	Academy converter	Good
0.4 mi	Primary	Yavneh Primary School	Free schools	Outstanding
0.4 mi	Primary	Monksmead School	Community school	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Maciuś Food Plus	34 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1DR
0.1 mi	Sainsbury's Local	1 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AA
0.1 mi	Nisa Local	Allum Lane, Hertsmere, WD6 3LS
0.1 mi	Local Supermarket	37 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AE
0.1 mi	B.Kosher	55 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AE

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	The Alfred Arms	22 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AE
0.1 mi	The Wellington	4 Theobald Street, Borehamwood, WD6 4SE
0.3 mi	Good Companion	Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AH
0.3 mi	The Pick & Shovel	148 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EQ

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Paolo's	24 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1DR
0.1 mi	Pizza Hut Delivery	26 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1DR
0.1 mi	Going Greek	30 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1DR
0.1 mi	CheatMeals	32 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1DR
0.1 mi	Mooboo	40 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1DR

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Boots	Essex Road, Hertsmere, WD6 4PR
0.2 mi	Care Chemist	Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AG
0.5 mi	Wellswood Pharmacy	Fairway Avenue, Hertsmere, WD6 1BL