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WD6 2FT

Kipling Way

Borehamwood Hillside

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Detailed insights for WD6 2FT

Overview

Postcode WD6 2FT 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Woodcock Hill Village Green.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Borehamwood Hillside has an average 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

7/10

Borehamwood Hillside has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.1%

Approximately 11.1% 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

8/10

The average income per household in Borehamwood Hillside is £66,178 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 45 ft away from WD6 2FT.

Flood risk

No risk

Borehamwood Hillside near WD6 2FT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WD6 2FT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

6

Elstree and Borehamwood

Thameslink

Walking directions to Elstree and Borehamwood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WD6 2FT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWoodcock Hill Village GreenLargeWalking directions to Woodcock Hill Village Green

Area Profile

Population
404
Population density
3,776.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.8(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.23(+187%)
Drugs
11.87(+311%)
Public order
8.9(+74%)
Vehicle crime
5.93(+35%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
207
51.24%
Other White
77
19.06%
African
44
10.89%
Indian
21
5.2%
Chinese
10
2.48%
Total population: 404

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
154
50.49%
Level 3 (A level)
61
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.87%
No qualifications
23
7.54%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
77
53.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
16.67%
Owns outright
21
14.58%
Other social rented
15
10.42%
Shared ownership
4
2.78%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Borehamwood Hillside

Median price£510,000
Price per sq ft£547
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £647K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Borehamwood Hillside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£815,000£642
Semi-Detached23£645,000£588
Terraced21£500,000£541
Flats16£308,500£477

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Borehamwood Hillside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Borehamwood Hillside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Borehamwood Hillside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Borehamwood Hillside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Borehamwood Hillside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Borehamwood Hillside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD6 2FT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD6 2FT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 202623, Wordsworth Gardens, Borehamwood, WD6 2ABTerracedFreehold£560,000
16 Jan 202643, Wordsworth Gardens, Borehamwood, WD6 2ABTerracedFreehold£650,000
05 Sept 202567, Wordsworth Gardens, Borehamwood, WD6 2ABTerracedFreehold£566,000
04 Jul 202545, Wordsworth Gardens, Borehamwood, WD6 2ABTerracedFreehold£648,000
23 Feb 202654, Byron Avenue, Borehamwood, WD6 2BNTerracedFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the WD6 2FT postcode area, located within Borehamwood Hillside, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD6 2FT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySummerswood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryYavneh Primary SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryMonksmead SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD6 2FT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD6 2FT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miNisa LocalAllum Lane, Hertsmere, WD6 3LSWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miAsdaAllum Lane, Borehamwood, WD6 3LSWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miMaciuś Food Plus34 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1DRWalking directions to Maciuś Food Plus
0.5 miSainsbury's Local1 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miLocal Supermarket37 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AEWalking directions to Local Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hertsmere district (2025-26).

Band A£1,526
Band B£1,781
Band C£2,035
Band D£2,289
Band E£2,798
Band F£3,307
Band G£3,815
Band H£4,578

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WD6 2FT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aaditya Kaza

Borehamwood Hillside - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Alex Clarkson

Borehamwood Hillside - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Alpha Collins

Borehamwood Hillside - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Oliver Dowden

Hertsmere - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictHertsmereE07000098
Parliamentary ConstituencyHertsmereE14001284
ParishElstree and BorehamwoodE04004763
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Borehamwood HillsideE02004906
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hertsmere 011GE01035599
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2020-08-01

Frequently asked questions about WD6 2FT

Is WD6 2FT (Borehamwood Hillside) safe?

The area around WD6 2FT records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near WD6 2FT?

The median sale price around WD6 2FT in Borehamwood Hillside is £510,000 (about £547 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WD6 2FT?

There are 7 schools close to WD6 2FT, including Summerswood Primary School (Good), Yavneh Primary School (Outstanding) and Monksmead School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WD6 2FT?

The closest station to WD6 2FT is Elstree and Borehamwood in TfL zone 6, about 624 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around WD6 2FT?

WD6 2FT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,808 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WD6 2FT (Borehamwood Hillside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hertsmere covering WD6 2FT 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).

Data Sources

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.