Knebworth Path is in Borehamwood and in Hertsmere district. WD6 2QW 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 Knebworth Path, Borehamwood, WD6 2QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD6 2PR, WD6 2PP, WD6 2PA, WD6 2PF, WD6 2QR, WD6 2QT, WD6 2QU, WD6 2PW, WD6 2QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD6 2QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 40.7% | 41.5% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 38.2% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 3.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 40.8% | 42.5% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 41.3% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 2.1% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 18.9% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 12.4% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 17.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18.2% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 22.9% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.6% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.1% | 85.4% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 74.6% 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 | 91.5% | 74.6% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 13.3% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 74.6% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 18% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.9% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knebworth Path was 203.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 112.9% higher than the Borehamwood Kenilworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knebworth Path has the 4th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Borehamwood Kenilworth and the 33rd highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Knebworth Path, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2025-03-10 | £441,955 |
| 19 Knebworth Path, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-11-29 | £474,616 |
| 20 Knebworth Path, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-08-04 | £437,799 |
| 24 Knebworth Path, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2021-06-30 | £361,902 |
| 2 Knebworth Path, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-05-14 | £466,275 |
WD6 2QW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 2QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Green Primary School Nicoll Way , WD6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenilworth Primary School Kenilworth Drive , WD6 1QL | 2out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monksmead School Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh Primary School Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 4out of 4 | 863 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerswood Primary School Furzehill Road , WD6 2DW | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Community 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 | 1,005 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | 2out of 4 | 1,168 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | 1out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 3,279 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 | 4,150 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 | 4,232 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 | 2,983 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 | 3,266 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede School Limited Holcombe Hill , Ridgeway NW7 4HX | - not rated | 3,609 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland House School 1 Broadhurst Avenue , HA8 8TP | - not rated | 3,871 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Susi Earnshaw Theatre School 68 High Street , EN5 5SJ | - not rated | 4,192 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| T(N)S Catering Management Ltd | Pinnacle House, Stangate Crescent | 360 yd | |
| The Curry Master | 144 Manor Way, Borehamwood | 554 yd | |
| The Manor Cafe | 114 Manor Way, Borehamwood | 562 yd | |
| A1 Golf Cafe | A1 Golf Activity Centre, Rowley Lane | 789 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Miller And Carter, Stirling Corner, Barnet | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maccabi London | Rowley Lane Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Barnet | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm House Pizza | 13 Howard Drive, Borehamwood | 118 yd | |
| Lakeside Chinese Takeaway | 17 Howard Drive, Borehamwood | 119 yd | |
| Taste Of Villa | 144 Manor Way, Borehamwood | 554 yd | |
| Seaworld | 112 Manor Way, Borehamwood | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Stirling Way | 610 yd | |
| Think Organics Private Limited | Britannic House, Stirling Way | 681 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tempsford Green Tempsford Avenue | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Rowley Lane Sports Ground ROWLEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Kenilworth Primary School KENILWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| King Georges Field KENILWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| James Rattery Elstree BARNET BY PASS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 746 yd |
| A1 Golf Driving Range A1 GOLF DRIVING RANGE A1 GOLF DRIVING RANGE ROWLEY LANE | golf | 788 yd |
| Yavneh College Sports Centre HILLSIDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 995 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 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.