Postcode WD6 1HL 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 70.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Borehamwood Hillside is £66,178 per year. The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood located about 0.5 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 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 a high crime rate, with approximately 70.0 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 1HL.
Borehamwood Hillside near WD6 1HL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.4 mi | King George Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to King George Playing Field |
| 0.4 mi | Clarendon Park | Small | Walking directions to Clarendon Park |
Based on 80 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 distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £767,225 |
| Flats | 19 | £335,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £649,950 |
| Terraced | 30 | £470,000 |
10 year median price trend in Borehamwood Hillside
In the WD6 1HL postcode area, located within Borehamwood Hillside, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD6 1HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | 152 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1JG | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 152 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1JG | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Orange Shop Supermarket | 130 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EF | Walking directions to Orange Shop Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Best Food and Wine | 211 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AT | Walking directions to Best Food and Wine |
| 0.3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.