Buckingham Road is in Borehamwood and in Hertsmere district. WD6 2RA 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 Buckingham Road, Borehamwood, WD6 2RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD6 2RB, WD6 1QN, WD6 2QL, WD6 2QY, WD6 2QZ, WD6 2LT, WD6 2NX, WD6 2LS, WD6 2QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD6 2RA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 51.8% | 53% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WD6 2RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.8% | 45.5% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 39.4% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 4.3% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.9% | 52.6% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 32.9% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 9.9% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 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 | 28.2% | 21.7% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 13.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 7.9% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 18.1% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 32.5% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.1% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 8.5% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 78.9% | 71.1% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -10.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 66.4% 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 | 78.6% | 66.4% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 16.4% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 7.1% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 66.8% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 22.5% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 4.1% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 2.7% | -10.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckingham Road was 134.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% higher than the Borehamwood Kenilworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buckingham Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Borehamwood Kenilworth and the 56th highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Buckingham Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2024-12-06 | £432,384 |
| 63 Buckingham Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-10-23 | £411,192 |
| 11 Buckingham Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2024-09-12 | £701,152 |
| 5 Buckingham Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2024-01-24 | £576,033 |
| 17 Buckingham Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-11-30 | £451,350 |
WD6 2RA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Primary School Kenilworth Drive , WD6 1QL | 2out of 4 | 161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saffron Green Primary School Nicoll Way , WD6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monksmead School Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh Primary School Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 4out of 4 | 669 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerswood Primary School Furzehill Road , WD6 2DW | 3out of 4 | 887 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 | 823 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | 2out of 4 | 882 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | 1out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | 3out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 3,385 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 | 4,285 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 | 3,230 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 | 3,461 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede School Limited Holcombe Hill , Ridgeway NW7 4HX | - not rated | 3,896 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland House School 1 Broadhurst Avenue , HA8 8TP | - not rated | 4,065 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Preparatory School Limited Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY | - not rated | 4,182 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 Manor Cafe | 114 Manor Way, Borehamwood | 432 yd | |
| The Curry Master | 144 Manor Way, Borehamwood | 476 yd | |
| T(N)S Catering Management Ltd | Pinnacle House, Stangate Crescent | 645 yd | |
| A1 Golf Cafe | A1 Golf Activity Centre, Rowley Lane | 744 yd | |
| Jump In By Air Hop | Meteor House, Manor Way | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maccabi London | Rowley Lane Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Barnet | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm House Pizza | 13 Howard Drive, Borehamwood | 193 yd | |
| Lakeside Chinese Takeaway | 17 Howard Drive, Borehamwood | 202 yd | |
| Seaworld | 112 Manor Way, Borehamwood | 433 yd | |
| Taste Of Villa | 144 Manor Way, Borehamwood | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Stirling Way | 873 yd | |
| Think Organics Private Limited | Britannic House, Stirling Way | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Primary School KENILWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 215 yd |
| Tempsford Green Tempsford Avenue | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| King Georges Field KENILWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Rowley Lane Sports Ground ROWLEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 584 yd |
| James Rattery Elstree BARNET BY PASS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 601 yd |
| A1 Golf Driving Range A1 GOLF DRIVING RANGE A1 GOLF DRIVING RANGE ROWLEY LANE | golf | 742 yd |
| Yavneh College Sports Centre HILLSIDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Maxwell Park Community Centre MAXWELL ROAD | 956 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 | 95.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.6% |
| 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.