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Is WD6 1ER a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights

Lower crime rate4.8/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesOther TheftAnti Social BehaviourCriminal Damage And Arson…and 2 more

Trend -12% versus prior comparable archive

Mixed income profile 5.6/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 8/10England
Median sold price£483kWD6 sample - 61 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for England
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area78.6%Average for England82.2%
Significant presencewhite other, other any, black african
Immediate area20.7%Average for England
Main religionChristian
Immediate area40.6%Average for England
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area4,876Average for England3,535
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area62.8%Average for England60.4%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area56.9%Average for England61.8%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area75.1%Average for England

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied56.9% dominant

Owned56.9%
Private rent22.6%
Social rent18%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Holiday and weekly activities nearby 8 matched

Table tennis for adultsAges 10-100 · Maxwell Park Community Centre, Maxwell Road, Borehamwood, UK · 568 m
Sports
Hertfordshire Health Walks - Cowley Hill, Borehamwood Health Walk Grade 3 -4Ages 1-99 · Aberford Community Centre Aberford Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1PL · 946 m
Other
Hertfordshire Health Walks - Cowley Hill, Borehamwood - First StepsAges 1-99 · St Michael & All Angels Church 142 Brook Rd, WD6 5EQ · 1.4 km
Other

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks12street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About WD6 1ER: area rating, property, schools and local change

WD6 1ER is a postcode in Borehamwood Brookmeadow, Hertsmere, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WD6 1ER, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 43% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around WD6 1ER are housing and health, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for WD6 1ER is based on Hertsmere 011 Census 2021. It covers 11,112 residents, 4,876 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 57% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.

For property prices near WD6 1ER, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WD6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £483k from 61 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near WD6 1ER can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

The Kids & Clubs tab lists 8 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WD6 1ER by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around WD6 1ER is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about WD6 1ER

Is WD6 1ER a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 58/100 (top 43% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near WD6 1ER?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near WD6 1ER?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

Are there kids clubs or activities near WD6 1ER?

LocaleIQ currently matches 8 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for WD6 1ER?

LocaleIQ matched WD6 1ER to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in WD6 1ER?

The latest median sold price is £483k based on 61 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around WD6 1ER?

LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.