Postcode WD6 3LA is located in an urban city, within the Elstree ward of Hertsmere in the East of England region, and forms part of the Elstree & Aldenham area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.7 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 Elstree & Aldenham is £75,225 per year. The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood, about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Elstree Open Space.
Elstree & Aldenham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,651 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Elstree & Aldenham has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Elstree & Aldenham is £75,225 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from WD6 3LA.
Elstree & Aldenham near WD6 3LA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Elstree and Borehamwood | Thameslink | Walking directions to Elstree and Borehamwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Elstree Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Elstree Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Composers Park | Large | Walking directions to Composers Park |
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £635,000 (about £565 per square foot) in Elstree area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £1,162,500 | £597 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £607,475 | £613 |
| Terraced | 8 | £491,000 | £481 |
| Flats | 9 | £335,000 | £441 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,500,000 | £320,000 | £405,000 | £675,000 |
| 2017 | £1,062,500 | £350,000 | £472,500 | £460,000 |
| 2018 | £1,250,000 | £347,000 | £460,000 | £443,750 |
| 2019 | £1,150,000 | £329,500 | £430,000 | £435,000 |
| 2020 | £1,100,000 | £312,500 | £519,000 | £515,000 |
| 2021 | £1,243,250 | £381,000 | £857,500 | £489,000 |
| 2022 | £1,325,000 | £541,500 | £502,500 | £615,000 |
| 2023 | £1,395,000 | £440,500 | £883,500 | £672,500 |
| 2024 | £1,300,500 | £327,500 | £585,000 | £539,000 |
| 2025 | £1,195,000 | £317,500 | £645,000 | £515,000 |
| 2026 | £1,100,000 | £610,000 | £732,475 | £645,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £532 | £450 | £413 | £554 |
| 2017 | £528 | £495 | £491 | £483 |
| 2018 | £555 | £469 | £497 | £505 |
| 2019 | £506 | £411 | £423 | £470 |
| 2020 | £558 | £403 | £482 | £447 |
| 2021 | £539 | £503 | £542 | £509 |
| 2022 | £615 | £634 | £526 | £537 |
| 2023 | £613 | £573 | £526 | £509 |
| 2024 | £583 | £466 | £527 | £589 |
| 2025 | £597 | £439 | £552 | £527 |
| 2026 | £786 | £480 | £654 | £476 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD6 3LA.
In the WD6 3LA postcode area, located within Elstree & Aldenham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD6 3LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ash's Newsagents | High Street, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3HA | Walking directions to Ash's Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Village Food and Wine | High Street, Hertsmere, WD6 3BZ | Walking directions to Village Food and Wine |
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 3LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Harvey Stewart Cohen
Elstree - Elected 4 May 2023
Morris Bright
Elstree - Elected 4 May 2023
Oliver Dowden
Hertsmere - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD6 3LA records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 other theft.
The median sale price around WD6 3LA in Elstree & Aldenham is £635,000 (about £565 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to WD6 3LA, including St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School (Requires improvement) and Haberdashers' Girls' School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD6 3LA is Elstree and Borehamwood in TfL zone 6, about 1,502 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
WD6 3LA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,651 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 3LA is Oliver Dowden (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Harvey Stewart Cohen (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Morris Bright (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.