Postcode WD6 5LG is located in a major urban area, within the Shenley ward of Hertsmere in the East of England region, and forms part of the Shenley & South Mimms area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shenley & South Mimms is £70,994 per year. The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Meadow Park.
Shenley & South Mimms has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,561 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Shenley & South Mimms has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shenley & South Mimms is £70,994 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WD6 5LG.
Shenley & South Mimms near WD6 5LG 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Meadow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Meadow Park |
| 0.5 mi | Thirskcliffe Nature Park | Medium | Walking directions to Thirskcliffe Nature Park |
| 0.2 mi | Hartforde Road common ground | Small | Walking directions to Hartforde Road common ground |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £598 per square foot) in Shenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £1,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £750,000 | £626 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £588,000 | £560 |
| Terraced | 14 | £463,750 | £626 |
| Flats | 1 | £235,000 | £364 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £705,000 | £270,000 | £495,000 | £352,000 |
| 2017 | £661,250 | £279,000 | £511,000 | £400,000 |
| 2018 | £622,500 | £234,250 | £465,000 | £437,500 |
| 2019 | £875,000 | £221,000 | £507,500 | £410,500 |
| 2020 | £776,000 | £284,375 | £482,500 | £422,500 |
| 2021 | £772,500 | £487,500 | £600,000 | £452,500 |
| 2022 | £1,095,000 | £280,000 | £600,000 | £500,000 |
| 2023 | £910,000 | £240,000 | £594,000 | £526,000 |
| 2024 | £840,000 | £360,000 | £591,250 | £480,500 |
| 2025 | £832,500 | £270,000 | £585,000 | £450,000 |
| 2026 | £670,000 | £235,000 | £565,000 | £680,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £539 | £345 | £569 | £476 |
| 2017 | £506 | £360 | £532 | £509 |
| 2018 | £505 | £481 | £546 | £509 |
| 2019 | £523 | £359 | £512 | £456 |
| 2020 | £549 | £430 | £491 | £542 |
| 2021 | £577 | £609 | £521 | £538 |
| 2022 | £592 | £481 | £551 | £594 |
| 2023 | £620 | £391 | £565 | £585 |
| 2024 | £614 | £500 | £601 | £609 |
| 2025 | £623 | £344 | £605 | £606 |
| 2026 | £572 | £364 | £528 | £574 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD6 5LG.
In the WD6 5LG postcode area, located within Shenley & South Mimms, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD6 5LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hartforde Road Shops | Bracken Close, Hertsmere, WD6 5HY | Walking directions to Hartforde Road Shops |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 97-99 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5HY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | York Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1PX | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 5LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Natalie Susman
Shenley - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul James Hodgson-Jones
Shenley - Elected 4 May 2023
Oliver Dowden
Hertsmere - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD6 5LG records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 other theft, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WD6 5LG in Shenley & South Mimms is £600,000 (about £598 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WD6 5LG, including Hertswood Academy (Requires improvement), Woodlands Primary School (Good) and Cowley Hill School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WD6 5LG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,561 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 5LG is Oliver Dowden (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Natalie Susman (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Paul James Hodgson-Jones (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.