Postcode WD6 5EW 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 143.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Borehamwood Cowley Hill is £56,359 per year. The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood located about 0.9 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 143.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Borehamwood Cowley Hill is £56,359 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WD6 5EW.
Borehamwood Cowley Hill near WD6 5EW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aberford Park | Large | Walking directions to Aberford Park |
| 0.4 mi | Meadow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Meadow Park |
| 0.4 mi | Thirskcliffe Nature Park | Medium | Walking directions to Thirskcliffe Nature Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £481,250 in Borehamwood Cowley Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £527,500 |
| Flats | 21 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £500,000 |
10 year median price trend in Borehamwood Cowley Hill
In the WD6 5EW postcode area, located within Borehamwood Cowley Hill, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD6 5EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Leeming Road, Hertsmere, WD6 4EB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 97-99 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5HY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Hartforde Road Shops | Bracken Close, Hertsmere, WD6 5HY | Walking directions to Hartforde Road Shops |
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 5EW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jeremy Newmark
Borehamwood Cowley Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Linda Denise Smith
Borehamwood Cowley Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Butler
Borehamwood Cowley Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Oliver Dowden
Hertsmere - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.