Postcode WD6 2SW 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% 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 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ripon Park.
Borehamwood Hillside has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,794 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Borehamwood Hillside has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from WD6 2SW.
Borehamwood Hillside near WD6 2SW 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 6 | Elstree and Borehamwood | Thameslink | Walking directions to Elstree and Borehamwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ripon Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ripon Park |
| 0.5 mi | Scratchwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Scratchwood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Scratchwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Scratchwood 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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD6 2SW.
In the WD6 2SW postcode area, located within Borehamwood Hillside, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD6 2SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Stirling Way, Borehamwood, WD6 2RN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Little Waitrose | Barnet By-Pass, Barnet, EN5 3JG | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
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 2SW, 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 2SW records about 72 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.
The median sale price around WD6 2SW in Borehamwood Hillside is £510,000 (about £547 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WD6 2SW, including Saffron Green Primary School (Requires improvement), Summerswood Primary School (Good) and Kenilworth Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD6 2SW is Elstree and Borehamwood in TfL zone 6, about 1,597 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
WD6 2SW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,794 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 2SW 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.