Postcode WD6 9SQ is located in a major urban area, within the Borehamwood Cowley Hill ward of Hertsmere in the East of England region, and forms part of the Borehamwood Cowley Hill area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Borehamwood Cowley Hill is £56,359 per year. The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Maxwell Park.
Borehamwood Cowley Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,478 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Borehamwood Cowley Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Borehamwood Cowley Hill is £56,359 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 145 ft away from WD6 9SQ.
Borehamwood Cowley Hill near WD6 9SQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Elstree and Borehamwood | Thameslink | Walking directions to Elstree and Borehamwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Maxwell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Maxwell Park |
| 0.2 mi | Meadow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Meadow Park |
| 0.3 mi | Clarendon Park | Small | Walking directions to Clarendon Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £481,250 in Borehamwood Cowley Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,045,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £527,500 |
| Flats | 21 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £500,000 |
10 year median price trend in Borehamwood Cowley Hill
In the WD6 9SQ postcode area, located within Borehamwood Cowley Hill, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD6 9SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best Food and Wine | 211 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AT | Walking directions to Best Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 152 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1JG | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | M1 Mini Market | 183 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1AW | Walking directions to M1 Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Orange Shop Supermarket | 130 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EF | Walking directions to Orange Shop Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 152 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1JG | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 9SQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jeremy Newmark
Borehamwood Cowley Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Linda Denise Smith
Borehamwood Cowley Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Butler
Borehamwood Cowley Hill - 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.