Cranes Way is in Borehamwood and in Hertsmere district. WD6 2EU is located in the Borehamwood Hillside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertsmere. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cranes Way, Borehamwood, WD6 2EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD6 2LA, WD6 2JG, WD6 2ET, WD6 2EX, WD6 2ES, WD6 2ER, WD6 2JF, WD6 2EW, WD6 2JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD6 2EU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.3% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.7% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 43.1% | 37.2% | -5.9% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 50.3% | 8.2% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 5.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 43.1% | 50.1% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 34.8% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 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 | 19% | 17.6% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 9.2% | -11.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 16.3% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 14.9% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 33.6% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 79.2% | 69.5% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 69.8% 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 | 80.6% | 69.8% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 11.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 8.4% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 71.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 22.5% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 1.1% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 0.6% | -10.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 6.8% | 0.5% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranes Way was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.2% lower than the Borehamwood Brookmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cranes Way has the 36th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Borehamwood Brookmeadow and the 140th highest crime rate of 317 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Cranes Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £482,000 | 2023-09-08 | £501,754 |
| 34 Cranes Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2017-06-30 | £474,374 |
| 22 Cranes Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2016-03-04 | £506,137 |
| 22 Cranes Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2003-11-27 | £464,162 |
| 30 Cranes Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2001-11-26 | £446,522 |
WD6 2EU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerswood Primary School Furzehill Road , WD6 2DW | 2out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh Primary School Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saffron Green Primary School Nicoll Way , WD6 2PP | - not rated | 811 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monksmead School Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenilworth Primary School Kenilworth Drive , WD6 1QL | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Middle School Green Lane , HA7 3AD | - not rated | 5,368 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hillside School Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HN | - not rated | 777 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | - not rated | 834 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | - not rated | 1,491 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furzehill Middle School Furzehill Road , WD6 2EF | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmshill School Thrift Farm Lane , Shenley Road WD6 1TS | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Middle School Gateshead Road , WD6 4NJ | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,708 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 | 3,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertsmere Jewish Primary School Po Box 203 , Elstree WD6 3ZW | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway School The Fairway , Mill Hill NW7 3HS | 4out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosh Pinah Primary School Additional Resource Provision Glengall Road , Edgware HA8 8TE | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Brookmead School Allerton Road , WD6 4AH | - not rated | 3,153 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland House School 1 Broadhurst Avenue , HA8 8TP | - not rated | 3,318 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Curry Master | 144 Manor Way, Borehamwood | 389 yd | |
| The Manor Cafe | 114 Manor Way, Borehamwood | 485 yd | |
| T(N)S Catering Management Ltd | Pinnacle House, Stangate Crescent | 764 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Miller And Carter, Stirling Corner, Barnet | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of Villa | 144 Manor Way, Borehamwood | 389 yd | |
| Seaworld | 112 Manor Way, Borehamwood | 490 yd | |
| Farm House Pizza | 13 Howard Drive, Borehamwood | 803 yd | |
| Lakeside Chinese Takeaway | 17 Howard Drive, Borehamwood | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Stirling Way | 694 yd | |
| Think Organics Private Limited | Britannic House, Stirling Way | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yavneh College Sports Centre HILLSIDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| King Georges Field KENILWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Kenilworth Primary School KENILWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Tempsford Green Tempsford Avenue | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Furzehill Middle (Closed) Furzehill Road | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.