The Bartons is in Elstree, Borehamwood and in Hertsmere district. WD6 3EN is located in the Elstree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertsmere. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Bartons, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD6 3EW, WD6 3EP, WD6 3EL, WD6 3EY, WD6 3GA, WD6 3NY, WD6 3BJ, WD6 3EZ, WD6 3ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD6 3EN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 53.5% | 52.4% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 46.5% | 47.6% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 3EN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 25.5% | 24.5% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 57.9% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) 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 | 48.3% | 53.9% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 21.2% | 15.3% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 9.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 11.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 16.2% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 38.9% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.7% | 77.7% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 76.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.8% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 9.7% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 76.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 16.9% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 1.5% | -11.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 27.5% | 0.5% | 27.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 13.6% | 6.0% | 7.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Bartons was 95.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.1% higher than the Aldenham West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Bartons has the 18th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aldenham West and the 107th highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 The Bartons, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-02-20 | £398,867 |
| 8 The Bartons, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-12-01 | £413,094 |
| 4 The Bartons, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2019-08-16 | £397,603 |
| 7 The Bartons, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2013-12-06 | £345,609 |
| 5 The Bartons, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-08-31 | £389,952 |
WD6 3EN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 3EN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School St Nicholas Close , Elstree WD6 3EW | 3out of 4 | 200 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerswood Primary School Furzehill Road , WD6 2DW | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meryfield Primary School Theobald Street , WD6 4PA | 3out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh Primary School Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School Brook Road , WD6 5HL | 3out of 4 | 2,675 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 | 2,476 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | 2out of 4 | 3,288 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | 1out of 4 | 3,450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA | 3out of 4 | 3,814 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | 3out of 4 | 4,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,149 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 | 2,914 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Haberdashers' Aske Boys School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls, Address Aldenham Rd , Elstree WD6 3BT | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Immanuel College 87-91 Elstree Road , WD23 4EB | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Preparatory School Limited Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY | - not rated | 2,890 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldenham Foundation Elstree , WD6 3AJ | - not rated | 3,015 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Brasserie | 3 Watling House, High Street | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elstree Cricket Club | Aldenham Road, Elstree | 602 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchend And Elstree Cricket Club ELSTREE CRICKET CLUB ELSTREE CRICKET CLUB ALDENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Village Gym (Watford) UNIT 110 UNIT 110 CENTENNIAL AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,058 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.41 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.