Russell Road is in Northwood and in Three Rivers district. HA6 2LL is located in the Moor Park & Eastbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Russell Road, Northwood, HA6 2LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA6 2LJ, HA6 2LE, HA6 2BB, HA6 2LG, HA6 2LH, HA6 2LW, HA6 2EW, HA6 2LS, HA6 2LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA6 2LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.8% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.2% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HA6 2LL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 73.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.8% | 18.2% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72.8% | 73.6% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 29.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.5% | 49.7% | -8.8% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 38.3% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 8.6% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around HA6 2LL this area, 6.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 61.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 11% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.3% | 61.9% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 28.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 37.9% | 50.2% | 12.3% | 3.1% | 47.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 48.2% | 29.2% | -19.0% | 81.4% | -52.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 62.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 62.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 13.8% | 17.5% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 14.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 14.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.3% | 62.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 33.1% | 31.2% | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.2% | 1.8% | -30.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.6% | 37.2% | -28.6% |
| Christian | 21.5% | 46.2% | -24.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 30.5% | 1.7% | 28.8% |
| Jewish | 7.1% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 13.2% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Sikh | 8% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Road was 14.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.0% lower than the Moor Park & Eastbury average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Russell Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Moor Park & Eastbury and the 20th lowest crime rate of 276 local areas in Three Rivers .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Russell Road, Northwood, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £5,595,000 | 2024-12-16 | £5,628,671 |
| 4 Russell Road, Northwood, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £4,260,000 | 2022-06-06 | £4,285,637 |
| 6 Russell Road, Northwood, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £2,700,000 | 2019-04-15 | £3,063,462 |
| 4 Russell Road, Northwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2014-10-24 | £2,153,465 |
| 6 Russell Road, Northwood, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2006-03-16 | £2,289,457 |
HA6 2LL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HA6 2LL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in HA6 2LL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Early Years Centre Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 4out of 4 | 3,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbury Farm Primary School Bishops Avenue , HA6 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Rickmansworth Road , HA6 2RH | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harvey Road Primary School Harvey Road , Croxley Green WD3 3BN | 4out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frithwood Primary School Carew Road , HA6 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywell Primary School Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LL | 3out of 4 | 2,559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickmansworth School Scots Hill , WD3 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School High Street , WD3 1HG | 3out of 4 | 2,564 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | 3out of 4 | 2,935 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxley Danes School Baldwins Lane , Croxley Green WD3 3LR | - not rated | 3,133 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harefield Academy Northwood Way , Harefield UB9 6ET | 2out of 4 | 3,646 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Herts College Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ | - not rated | 4,670 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant Taylors' Prep School Moor Farm , Sandy Lodge Road WD3 1LW | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Martin's School 40 Moor Park Road , Northwood HA6 2DJ | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Merchant Taylors' School Sandy Lodge , HA6 2HT | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| RNIB Sunshine House School 33 Dene Road , HA6 2DD | 4out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hall School The Grange , Rickmansworth Road HA6 2RB | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Garden Restaurant | 28 Main Avenue, Moor Park | 398 yd | |
| Shemul | 18 Main Avenue, Moor Park | 398 yd | |
| Pistachio London Ltd @ Sandy Lodge Golf Club | Sandy Lodge Golf Club, Sandy Lodge Lane | 689 yd | |
| The Tee Shack | Moor Park Mansion, Batchworth Heath | 933 yd | |
| Moor Park Golf Club Ltd | Moor Park Mansion, Batchworth Heath | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Park Artisan Golf Club | Moor Park Artisans, Moor Park Mansion | 933 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales | The Prince Of Wales Public House, 14 Batchworth Heath | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lodge Golf Club SANDY LODGE LANE | golf | 687 yd |
| Moor Park Golf Club MOOR PARK | golf, tennis courts | 855 yd |
| Merchant Taylors Prep School MOOR FARM MOOR FARM SANDY LODGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 860 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.