Postcode WD6 5NB 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shenley & South Mimms is £70,994 per year. The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood located about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Thirskcliffe Nature Park.
Shenley & South Mimms has a moderate 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 38.9 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 5NB.
Shenley & South Mimms near WD6 5NB 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Thirskcliffe Nature Park | Medium | Walking directions to Thirskcliffe Nature Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hartforde Road common ground | Small | Walking directions to Hartforde Road common ground |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £555,500 in Shenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £1,435,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £782,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £380,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £550,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £467,500 |
10 year median price trend in Shenley
In the WD6 5NB postcode area, located within Shenley & South Mimms, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD6 5NB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hartforde Road Shops | Bracken Close, Hertsmere, WD6 5HY | Walking directions to Hartforde Road Shops |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 97-99 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5HY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.