Postcode WD6 5PR 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 £586,500 (around £575 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £459,375 and £702,500. The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood, about 1.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from WD6 5PR.
Shenley & South Mimms near WD6 5PR 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £586,500 (about £575 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 | £750,000 | £572 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £588,000 | £560 |
| Terraced | 19 | £450,000 | £608 |
| 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 | £975,000 | £235,000 | £565,000 | £415,000 |
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 | £575 |
There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD6 5PR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 2, Milland Court, Borehamwood, WD6 5RX | Terraced | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 14, Robeson Way, Borehamwood, WD6 5RY | Terraced | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | 51, Robeson Way, Borehamwood, WD6 5RY | Terraced | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 87, Robeson Way, Borehamwood, WD6 5RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | 25, Novello Way, Borehamwood, WD6 5RT | Terraced | Freehold | £550,000 |
In the WD6 5PR postcode area, located within Shenley & South Mimms, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 5PR, 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 5PR 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 5PR in Shenley is £586,500 (about £575 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to WD6 5PR, including Elstree Screen Arts Academy (Good), Hertswood Academy (Requires improvement) and Woodlands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WD6 5PR 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 5PR 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).