Barton Way is in Borehamwood and in Hertsmere district. WD6 1PH is located in the Borehamwood Brookmeadow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertsmere. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barton Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD6 1PN, WD6 1UL, WD6 1PQ, WD6 1NY, WD6 1NZ, WD6 1PL, WD6 1UJ, WD6 1PJ, WD6 1UN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD6 1PH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 52.1% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 44.7% | 47.9% | 3.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37% | 40.4% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 43% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11.1% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 2.6% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55% | 56.1% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 27.4% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 10.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 20.8% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 12.7% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 11% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 14% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 34.3% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 9.1% | 2.5% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 1.7% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 6.7% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 77.7% | 78.9% | 1.2% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 72.7% 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 | 73.8% | 72.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 15% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 3.1% | -5.3% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 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 | 72.2% | 72.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 17.3% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 7% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 1.9% | -8.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 1.1% | -11.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 12.4% | 0.5% | 11.9% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barton Way was 111.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% lower than the Borehamwood Brookmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barton Way has the 32nd highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Borehamwood Brookmeadow and the 83rd highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Barton Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £454,505 | 2022-11-11 | £441,163 |
| 10 Barton Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-06-30 | £495,461 |
| 20 Barton Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-10-19 | £461,395 |
| 4 Barton Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2017-09-28 | £443,880 |
| 30 Barton Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2017-07-10 | £615,603 |
WD6 1PH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
WD6 1PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School Brook Road , WD6 5HL | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley Hill School Winstre Road , WD6 5DP | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meryfield Primary School Theobald Street , WD6 4PA | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Alban Crescent , WD6 5JF | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community Primary School Aycliffe Road , WD6 4EP | 2out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 4out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | 1out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | 2out of 4 | 1,378 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | 3out of 4 | 4,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 5,100 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 4,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radlett Preparatory School Limited Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haberdashers' Aske Boys School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 2,583 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls, Address Aldenham Rd , Elstree WD6 3BT | - not rated | 2,583 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Aldenham Foundation Elstree , WD6 3AJ | - not rated | 3,642 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosh Pinah Additional Resource Provision Rosh Pinah Primary School, Glengall Road , HA8 8TE | - not rated | 4,223 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberford Greek Restaurant | Aberford Park Community Centre, Aberford Road | 47 yd | |
| BBC Club Bar Restaurant | Clarendon Road, Borehamwood | 344 yd | |
| Borehamwood Football Club | Meadow Park, Broughinge Road | 457 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 6E, Borehamwood Shopping Park | 462 yd | |
| Joules Cafe Bar | Kinetic Centre, Theobald Street | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Haberdashers Rugby Club | Croxdale Road, Borehamwood | 386 yd | |
| The Wishing Well | 133-135 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 532 yd | |
| Hart And Spool Public House | 148-150, Shenley Road | 596 yd | |
| Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited | Borehamwood Social Club, 35-37 Theobald Street | 634 yd | |
| Borehamwood Social Club | 35-37, Theobald Street | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway Sandwich Shop | 155 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 532 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 203 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 564 yd | |
| Lots Of Rice | 114 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 578 yd | |
| Head Room To Go | Unit 5, Borehamwood Enterprise Centre | 621 yd | |
| Basil Lounge | 24 Theobald Street, Borehamwood | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Food Stores | Unit 2A, Borehamwood Shopping Park | 462 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 1B, Borehamwood Shopping Park | 462 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1A, Borehamwood Shopping Park | 462 yd | |
| Orange Supermarket | 130 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 585 yd | |
| Tesco | 152 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 672 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Haberdashers Sports Club CROXDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Boreham Wood Fc (Meadow Park) MEADOW PARK MEADOW PARK BROUGHINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Meadow Park MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 674 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borehamwood) SHENLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 678 yd |
| Lyndhurst (Closed) Gateshead Road | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| The Venue ELSTREE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 904 yd |
| Maxwell Park Community Centre MAXWELL ROAD | 971 yd | |
| Borehamwood Youth Football Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION AYCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Furzehill Middle (Closed) Furzehill Road | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| Hertswood Academy (Upper Site) (Closed) Thrift Farm Lane | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.