Postcode WD6 1HA 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Maxwell Park.
Borehamwood Hillside has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,346 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Borehamwood Hillside has an average crime rate, with approximately 62 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WD6 1HA.
Borehamwood Hillside near WD6 1HA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Elstree and Borehamwood | Thameslink | Walking directions to Elstree and Borehamwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Maxwell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Maxwell Park |
| 0.5 mi | Meadow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Meadow Park |
| 0.2 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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD6 1HA.
In the WD6 1HA postcode area, located within Borehamwood Hillside, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD6 1HA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | 152 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1JG | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | 152 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1JG | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Orange Shop Supermarket | 130 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EF | Walking directions to Orange Shop Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Shenley Food & Wine | 104 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EB | Walking directions to Shenley Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | M1 Mini Market | 183 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AW | Walking directions to M1 Mini Market |
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 1HA, 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 1HA records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 1HA in Borehamwood Hillside is £510,000 (about £547 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WD6 1HA, including Yavneh Primary School (Outstanding), Yavneh College (Good) and Monksmead School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD6 1HA is Elstree and Borehamwood in TfL zone 6, about 699 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
WD6 1HA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,346 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 1HA 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.