Postcode WD6 5EH 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 very high crime levels, with around 184.0 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, 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 184.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.2% 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 5EH.
Borehamwood Cowley Hill near WD6 5EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Borehamwood Cowley Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,000 up to £1,045,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £635,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £292,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £515,250 |
| Terraced | 24 | £483,500 |
10 years price trend in Borehamwood Cowley Hill
In the WD6 5EH postcode area, located within Borehamwood Cowley Hill, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Cowley Hill School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Woodlands Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Meryfield Primary School | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.