Postcode WD6 5NE is located in a major urban area, within the Shenley area 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 median sale price in Shenley is £582,500 (around £572 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £473,125 and £751,250. The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood, about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Thirskcliffe Nature Park.
Shenley & South Mimms has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,058 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most 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 5NE.
Shenley & South Mimms near WD6 5NE 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Thirskcliffe Nature Park | Medium | Walking directions to Thirskcliffe Nature Park |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £582,500 (about £572 per square foot) in Shenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £855,000 | £566 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £585,000 | £560 |
| Terraced | 17 | £448,000 | £593 |
| Flats | 3 | £235,000 | £419 |
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 | £586,500 | £450,000 |
| 2026 | £905,000 | £235,000 | £565,000 | £430,000 |
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 | £614 | £606 |
| 2026 | £559 | £419 | £528 | £592 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD6 5NE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2025 | 195, Cowley Hill, Borehamwood, WD6 5ND | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,045,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | Lyndhurst Farm, Green Street, Borehamwood, WD6 5NF | Other | Freehold | £20,500,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | Lyndhurst Farm, Green Street, Borehamwood, WD6 5NF | Other | Freehold | £3,075,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 169, Stanborough Avenue, Borehamwood, WD6 5LS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 42, Walshford Way, Borehamwood, WD6 5BE | Terraced | Freehold | £485,000 |
In the WD6 5NE postcode area, located within Shenley & South Mimms, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Parkside Community Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Woodlands Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Hertswood Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. |
Annual council tax rates for Hertsmere district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WD6 5NE, 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 5NE 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WD6 5NE in Shenley is £582,500 (about £572 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to WD6 5NE, including Parkside Community Primary School (Good), Woodlands Primary School (Good) and Hertswood Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WD6 5NE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,058 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 5NE 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).