Postcode WD6 5NE 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 33.2 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 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 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 47 recent sales, the median property price is £585,000 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 | 15 | £750,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £270,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £605,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £455,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shenley
In the WD6 5NE postcode area, located within Shenley & South Mimms, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.