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WD6

BOREHAMWOOD

Greater London, London, England

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WD6 encompasses BOREHAMWOOD and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £625,844
1yr change ▼ 6.9%
Crime 10% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£625,844

▼ 6.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

118% above national avg

Crime Rate

73.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

10% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

316 Mbps

Property Prices in WD6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WD6 is £625,844, which is 52% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in WD6 cost 118.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WD6 have fallen 6.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,191,361 94
Semi-detached £609,406 279
Terraced £481,760 406
Flat £359,185 355
All types £625,844 1188

5-Year Price History

£539K £592K £645K £698K £751K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WD6

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 73.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WD6 has a crime rate 10% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
25.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
13.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
13.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WD6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WD6 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Cowley Hill School Primary Not inspected mi
Woodlands Primary School Primary Good mi
Summerswood Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Kenilworth Primary School Primary Good mi
Saffron Green Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

110,212

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WD6 are 316.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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316.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WD6 is collected by Hertsmere. The Band D rate is £2,076/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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WD6 — BOREHAMWOOD

Area Summary

WD6 (BOREHAMWOOD) offers above-average property prices (£625,844, 118% above national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (316 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about WD6 BOREHAMWOOD

What is the average house price in WD6 BOREHAMWOOD?
The average house price in WD6 (BOREHAMWOOD) is £625,844, based on 1188 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 118% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.9% over the past year.
Is WD6 BOREHAMWOOD a safe area to live?
Crime in WD6 is close to the national average at 73.0 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (25.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (13.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of WD6 BOREHAMWOOD?
The population of WD6 (BOREHAMWOOD) is approximately 110,212 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in WD6?
The average broadband download speed in WD6 is 316 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in WD6 BOREHAMWOOD?
There are 17 schools in or near WD6. 24% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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