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Auden Drive is in Borehamwood and in Hertsmere district. WD6 2AL is located in the Borehamwood Hillside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertsmere. This postcode has been in use since 2004-11-01.

StreetScan combines information about Auden Drive, Borehamwood, WD6 2AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WD6 2AH, WD6 2AT, WD6 2FJ, WD6 2AR, WD6 2AB, WD6 2AF, WD6 2FL, WD6 2FG, WD6 2FN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD6 2AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.4%50.2%-0.2% 51.0% -0.8%
Male49.6%49.8%0.2% 49.0% 0.8%

Partnership Status

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 2AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single34.1%34.5%0.4% 37.9% -3.4%
Married: Opposite sex50.2%53%2.8% 44.2% 8.8%
Married: Same sex1.5%0%-1.5% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated3.1%3%-0.1% 2.2% 0.8%
Divorced10%8.9%-1.1% 9.1% -0.2%
Widowed1.1%0.7%-0.4% 6.1% -5.4%

Health

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 (90.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health58.7%65.4%6.7% 48.4% 17.0%
Good health30.4%25.3%-5.1% 33.6% -8.3%
Fair health8%7.6%-0.4% 12.7% -5.1%
Bad health2.1%1.7%-0.4% 4.0% -2.3%
Very bad health0.9%0%-0.9% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 WD6 2AL this area, 7.5% 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 50.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications15.3%7.5%-7.8% 18.2% -10.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18%7.9%-10.1% 9.6% -1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels9.6%12.5%2.9% 13.4% -0.9%
Apprenticeship0.8%1.6%0.8% 5.3% -3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.7%20%9.3% 16.9% 3.1%
Degree or Similar37.2%50.5%13.3% 33.8% 16.7%
Other8.4%0%-8.4% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.4%2.5%0.1% 0.7% 1.8%
Indian3.2%5.2%2.0% 3.1% 2.1%
Pakistani0%0.7%0.7% 2.7% -2.0%
Other Asian0.6%2.2%1.6% 1.6% 0.6%
Black African8.3%10.9%2.6% 2.5% 8.4%
Black Caribbean0.6%0.2%-0.4% 1.0% -0.8%
Other Black2.4%0.2%-2.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Mixed White and Asian0.6%1%0.4% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and African0%1.7%1.7% 0.4% 1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%0%-0.6% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.6%1.5%0.9% 0.8% 0.7%
White79.6%70.5%-9.1% 81.4% -10.9%
Arab0.3%1.2%0.9% 0.6% 0.6%
Other0.9%2%1.1% 1.6% 0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 72% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77.6%72%-5.6% 83.2% -11.2%
European Union4.4%9.9%5.5% 6.1% 3.8%
Rest of Europe1.8%2%0.2% 0.8% 1.2%
Africa9.7%8.2%-1.5% 2.7% 5.5%
Middle East and Asia5.3%7.7%2.4% 5.6% 2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.9%0%-0.9% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0.3%0.2%-0.1% 0.3% -0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK76.1%72%-4.1% 83.2% -11.2%
10+ Years1.8%17.1%15.3% 9.8% 7.3%
5-10 Years3.2%5.7%2.5% 2.9% 2.8%
2-5 Years7.1%3%-4.1% 2.2% 0.8%
Less than 2 years11.8%2.2%-9.6% 1.9% 0.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.5% 76.7% 4.8%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Italy1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Lithuania0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Romania5.3% 0.9% 4.4%
Other EU countries1.5% 1.5% 0.0%
Central and Western Africa0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
South and Eastern Africa1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Eastern Asia0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Southern Asia1% 1.2% -0.2%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held4.3% 13.5% -9.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion14.4% 37.2% -22.8%
Christian39.1% 46.2% -7.1%
Buddhist0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Hindu5% 1.7% 3.3%
Jewish31.7% 0.5% 31.2%
Muslim2.7% 6.5% -3.8%
Other religion0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Not answered6.4% 6.0% 0.4%

Safety

Is Auden Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Auden Drive was 97.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.0% lower than the Borehamwood Brookmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Auden Drive has the 39th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Borehamwood Brookmeadow and the 102nd highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£57,500
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in WD6 2AL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Auden Drive are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hertsmere.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Auden Drive, Borehamwood, WD6 2AL

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD6 2AL

Average Price
£653,537
Semi-Detached
£617,676
Terraced
£660,709
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Auden Drive

Average Price
£672,472
Semi-Detached
£662,671
Terraced
£676,392
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Auden DriveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
2 Auden Drive, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£335,0002011-02-24 £637,457
5 Auden Drive, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Terraced, a newly built property
£282,9522005-03-23 £646,747
3 Auden Drive, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Terraced, a newly built property
£280,0002004-12-22 £631,273
1 Auden Drive, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Terraced, a newly built property
£299,9502004-11-26 £682,455
4 Auden Drive, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Terraced, a newly built property
£289,9952003-12-19 £722,802
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD6 2AL

Employment

WD6 2AL 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 2AL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee150
Self-Employed43
Part-Time Employee36
Retired22
Student (economically inactive)13
Looking after home or family11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)10
Other9
Unemployed8
Long-Term Sick or disabled4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles40
Education21
Professional, scientific and technical activities20
Human health and social work activities17
Other14
Information and communication13
Construction12
Transport and storage12
Administrative and support service activities11
Accommodation and food service activities10
Financial and insurance activities9
Real estate activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Manufacturing3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Summerswood Primary School
Furzehill Road , WD6 2DW
3out of 4 690 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Yavneh Primary School
Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL
4out of 4 960 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Monksmead School
Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL
3out of 4 1,093 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Brook Road , WD6 5HL
3out of 4 1,309 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School
St Nicholas Close , Elstree WD6 3EW
3out of 4 1,611 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Yavneh College
Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL
4out of 4 827 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Elstree Screen Arts Academy
Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN
2out of 4 1,730 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Hertswood Academy
Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG
1out of 4 2,152 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Mill Hill County High School
Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL
3out of 4 3,327 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ
4out of 4 4,900 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanmore College
Elm Park , HA7 4BQ
- not rated 5,166 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
London Academy
Spur Road , HA8 8DE
3out of 4 3,361 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Haberdashers' Aske Boys School
Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF
- not rated 2,868 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls, Address
Aldenham Rd , Elstree WD6 3BT
- not rated 2,868 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Rosh Pinah Additional Resource Provision
Rosh Pinah Primary School, Glengall Road , HA8 8TE
- not rated 2,887 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Northway School
The Fairway , Mill Hill NW7 3HS
4out of 4 3,111 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Radlett Preparatory School Limited
Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY
- not rated 3,263 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Divan2 Shenley Road, Borehamwood602 yd
Paolos Italian Kitchen24 Shenley Road, Borehamwood616 yd
Reel Cinema84 Shenley Road, Borehamwood632 yd
Tay Tar Thai Ltd42 Shenley Road, Borehamwood637 yd
Bricky's5 Shenley Road, Borehamwood638 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Wellington Pub Bull And Bird4 Theobald Street, Borehamwood743 yd
Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) LimitedBorehamwood Social Club, 35-37 Theobald Street843 yd
Borehamwood Social Club35-37, Theobald Street843 yd
The Wishing Well133-135 Shenley Road, Borehamwood865 yd
Hart And Spool Public House148-150, Shenley Road962 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pizza Hut26 Shenley Road, Borehamwood618 yd
Cheat Meals32 Shenley Road, Borehamwood624 yd
Mooboo Bubble Tea40 Shenley Road, Borehamwood632 yd
Ariya Grills Ltd9 Shenley Road, Borehamwood640 yd
Shenley Sandwich Bar13 Shenley Road, Borehamwood647 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Elstree Asda On The MoveAllum Lane, Elstree600 yd
Sainsbury's1 Shenley Road, Borehamwood647 yd
Lidl Food StoresUnit 2A, Borehamwood Shopping Park882 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply FoodsUnit 1B, Borehamwood Shopping Park882 yd
Aldi Stores LtdUnit 1A, Borehamwood Shopping Park882 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Furzehill Middle (Closed)
Furzehill Road
grass pitches344 yd
Pure Gym (Borehamwood)
SHENLEY ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool681 yd
Yavneh College Sports Centre
HILLSIDE AVENUE
grass pitches895 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed63.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed61.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.