Postcode WD6 1GS is located in a major urban area, within the Borehamwood Kenilworth ward of Hertsmere in the East of England region, and forms part of the Borehamwood Kenilworth area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Borehamwood Kenilworth is £57,035 per year. The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood located about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Maxwell Park.
Borehamwood Kenilworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,446 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Borehamwood Kenilworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Borehamwood Kenilworth is £57,035 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from WD6 1GS.
Borehamwood Kenilworth near WD6 1GS 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Maxwell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Maxwell Park |
| 0.2 mi | King George Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to King George Playing Field |
| 0.3 mi | Tempsford Green | Medium | Walking directions to Tempsford Green |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Borehamwood Kenilworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £849,950.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £605,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £278,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £600,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £436,250 |
10 year median price trend in Borehamwood Kenilworth
In the WD6 1GS postcode area, located within Borehamwood Kenilworth, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD6 1GS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Elstree Way, Hertsmere, WD6 1JH | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | York Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1PX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 3-5 Howard Drive, Borehamwood, WD6 2NY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 1GS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nik Oakley
Borehamwood Kenilworth - Elected 4 May 2023
Parveen Rani
Borehamwood Kenilworth - Elected 4 May 2023
Prabhakar Kaza
Borehamwood Kenilworth - Elected 4 May 2023
Oliver Dowden
Hertsmere - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.