Postcode WD6 1NL is located in a major urban area, within the Borehamwood Brookmeadow ward of Hertsmere in the East of England region, and forms part of the Borehamwood Cowley Hill area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Borehamwood Cowley Hill is £56,359 per year. The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Aberford Park.
Borehamwood Cowley Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,478 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Borehamwood Cowley Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.1% 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 per household in Borehamwood Cowley Hill is £56,359 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WD6 1NL.
Borehamwood Cowley Hill near WD6 1NL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aberford Park | Large | Walking directions to Aberford Park |
| 0.4 mi | Maxwell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Maxwell Park |
| 0.3 mi | Meadow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Meadow Park |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £434,000 (about £506 per square foot) in Borehamwood Brookmeadow area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £740,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £537,500 | £491 |
| Terraced | 23 | £460,000 | £526 |
| Flats | 17 | £280,000 | £465 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £682,500 | £285,000 | £557,500 | £429,000 |
| 2017 | £596,000 | £315,000 | £570,000 | £425,000 |
| 2018 | £565,000 | £310,000 | £462,500 | £407,500 |
| 2019 | £694,825 | £283,000 | £575,000 | £385,500 |
| 2020 | £915,000 | £325,000 | £512,500 | £405,000 |
| 2021 | £760,000 | £295,000 | £573,750 | £447,000 |
| 2022 | £924,950 | £291,000 | £496,250 | £490,000 |
| 2023 | £595,000 | £318,000 | £515,000 | £455,000 |
| 2024 | £785,000 | £300,500 | £540,000 | £458,000 |
| 2025 | £1,075,000 | £289,000 | £540,000 | £460,000 |
| 2026 | — | £270,000 | £520,000 | £470,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £524 | £412 | £459 | £445 |
| 2017 | £535 | £510 | £506 | £437 |
| 2018 | £615 | £501 | £471 | £456 |
| 2019 | £483 | £478 | £448 | £449 |
| 2020 | £430 | £422 | £484 | £438 |
| 2021 | £538 | £465 | £516 | £466 |
| 2022 | £415 | £448 | £598 | £533 |
| 2023 | £596 | £467 | £499 | £521 |
| 2024 | £513 | £420 | £498 | £492 |
| 2025 | £497 | £472 | £479 | £523 |
| 2026 | — | £433 | £475 | £513 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD6 1NL.
In the WD6 1NL postcode area, located within Borehamwood Cowley Hill, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD6 1NL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best Food and Wine | 211 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AT | Walking directions to Best Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Minute Mart | Clarendon Road, Hertsmere, WD6 1JF | Walking directions to Minute Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Minute Mart | Clarendon Road, Hertsmere, WD6 1JF | Walking directions to Minute Mart |
| 0.1 mi | M1 Mini Market | 183 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AW | Walking directions to M1 Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 152 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1JG | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 1NL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Glenn Briski
Borehamwood Brookmeadow - Elected 24 Jul 2025
Oliver Dowden
Hertsmere - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD6 1NL records about 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 public order.
The median sale price around WD6 1NL in Borehamwood Cowley Hill is £434,000 (about £506 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WD6 1NL, including St Teresa Catholic Primary School (Good), Cowley Hill School (Good) and Yavneh Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD6 1NL is Elstree and Borehamwood in TfL zone 6, about 850 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
WD6 1NL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,478 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 1NL is Oliver Dowden (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Glenn Briski (Conservative and Unionist 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.