Postcode WD6 5BY is located in a major urban area, within the Borehamwood Cowley Hill ward of Hertsmere in the East of England region, and forms part of the Borehamwood Cowley Hill area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Borehamwood Cowley Hill is £48,000 per year. The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood located about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Aberford Park.
Borehamwood Cowley Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,277 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Borehamwood Cowley Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 78.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.7% 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 of residents in Borehamwood Cowley Hill is £48,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WD6 5BY.
Borehamwood Cowley Hill near WD6 5BY 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Aberford Park | Large | Walking directions to Aberford Park |
| 0.1 mi | Thirskcliffe Nature Park | Medium | Walking directions to Thirskcliffe Nature Park |
| 0.3 mi | Hartforde Road common ground | Small | Walking directions to Hartforde Road common ground |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Borehamwood Cowley Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £1,045,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £675,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £297,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £512,750 |
| Terraced | 22 | £488,750 |
10 year median price trend in Borehamwood Cowley Hill
In the WD6 5BY postcode area, located within Borehamwood Cowley Hill, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD6 5BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 97-99 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5HY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Hartforde Road Shops | Bracken Close, Hertsmere, WD6 5HY | Walking directions to Hartforde Road Shops |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Leeming Road, Hertsmere, WD6 4EB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.