Kenilworth Drive is in Borehamwood and in Hertsmere district. WD6 1QG is located in the Borehamwood Kenilworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertsmere. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kenilworth Drive, Borehamwood, WD6 1QG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD6 1QD, WD6 1QH, WD6 1QF, WD6 1QP, WD6 1QE, WD6 1RF, WD6 1HR, WD6 1RS, WD6 1RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD6 1QG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 51.6% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 52.8% | 48.4% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 WD6 1QG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 31.6% | 33.1% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 55.7% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 50.4% | 52.5% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13.1% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.6% | 16.9% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 7.6% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 10.6% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.9% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 41.4% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 7.1% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 82.7% | 72.8% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 86.9% | 74.8% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 74.6% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.8% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 1.3% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.8% | 37.2% | -18.4% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 22.5% | 0.5% | 22.0% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenilworth Drive was 115.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.0% lower than the Borehamwood Brookmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kenilworth Drive has the 29th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Borehamwood Brookmeadow and the 73rd highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% 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 Kenilworth House Kenilworth Drive, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-01-02 | £163,994 |
| 4 Kenilworth House Kenilworth Drive, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2007-10-19 | £176,216 |
| 4 Kenilworth House Kenilworth Drive, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,950 | 2000-08-16 | £177,670 |
WD6 1QG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 1QG 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monksmead School Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 3out of 4 | 168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh Primary School Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 4out of 4 | 301 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenilworth Primary School Kenilworth Drive , WD6 1QL | 2out of 4 | 485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerswood Primary School Furzehill Road , WD6 2DW | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School Brook Road , WD6 5HL | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 443 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | 2out of 4 | 607 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | 1out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | 3out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 3,789 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 4,710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 4,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northway School The Fairway , Mill Hill NW7 3HS | 4out of 4 | 3,474 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosh Pinah Additional Resource Provision Rosh Pinah Primary School, Glengall Road , HA8 8TE | - not rated | 3,586 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Preparatory School Limited Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY | - not rated | 3,710 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haberdashers' Aske Boys School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 3,811 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls, Address Aldenham Rd , Elstree WD6 3BT | - not rated | 3,811 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Cafe | 114 Manor Way, Borehamwood | 358 yd | |
| The Curry Master | 144 Manor Way, Borehamwood | 456 yd | |
| Jump In By Air Hop | Meteor House, Manor Way | 463 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, Shenley Road | 801 yd | |
| Crepeaffaire | Tesco Stores Ltd, Shenley Road | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | 289 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 828 yd | |
| Hart And Spool Public House | 148-150, Shenley Road | 859 yd | |
| The Wishing Well | 133-135 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaworld | 112 Manor Way, Borehamwood | 352 yd | |
| Taste Of Villa | 144 Manor Way, Borehamwood | 456 yd | |
| Farm House Pizza | 13 Howard Drive, Borehamwood | 660 yd | |
| Lakeside Chinese Takeaway | 17 Howard Drive, Borehamwood | 670 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd, Shenley Road | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 152 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 753 yd | |
| Orange Supermarket | 130 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 907 yd | |
| Iceland | 137-141 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Georges Field KENILWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 192 yd |
| Kenilworth Primary School KENILWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Yavneh College Sports Centre HILLSIDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Maxwell Park Community Centre MAXWELL ROAD | 495 yd | |
| The Venue ELSTREE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 683 yd |
| Tempsford Green Tempsford Avenue | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| James Rattery Elstree BARNET BY PASS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 850 yd |
| Hertswood Academy (Upper Site) (Closed) Thrift Farm Lane | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Pure Gym (Borehamwood) SHENLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,046 yd |
| Rowley Lane Sports Ground ROWLEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,048 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.