Northgate Path is in Borehamwood and in Hertsmere district. WD6 4EX is located in the Borehamwood Cowley Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertsmere. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northgate Path, Borehamwood, WD6 4EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD6 4ET, WD6 4EL, WD6 4EU, WD6 4EY, WD6 4EQ, WD6 4EN, WD6 4EG, WD6 4EB, WD6 4BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD6 4EX, 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 | 50.6% | 52.4% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.6% | -1.8% | 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 area around WD6 4EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.3% 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 | 56.1% | 63.3% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 25.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 21.3% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 3.2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 39% | 44.7% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 39% | 35.3% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 12.5% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 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 | 32.2% | 18.1% | -14.1% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 15.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 11.7% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 18.1% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 26.1% | 15.5% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3.7% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 9% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 81.9% | 72.7% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 84.3% | 72.3% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 11.7% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 83.5% | 72.5% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 18% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 3.5% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 8.6% | 0.9% | 7.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northgate Path was 319.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.1% higher than the Borehamwood Brookmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northgate Path has the 8th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Borehamwood Brookmeadow and the 15th highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 193.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 197.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Northgate Path, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £191,500 | 2022-04-13 | £192,682 |
| 35 Northgate Path, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-10-29 | £189,034 |
| 9 Northgate Path, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-07-06 | £204,373 |
| 12 Northgate Path, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2015-11-20 | £220,369 |
| 9 Northgate Path, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2015-08-28 | £194,878 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Community Primary School Aycliffe Road , WD6 4EP | 2out of 4 | 182 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meryfield Primary School Theobald Street , WD6 4PA | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Alban Crescent , WD6 5JF | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley Hill School Winstre Road , WD6 5DP | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School Brook Road , WD6 5HL | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | 1out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | 2out of 4 | 1,909 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radlett Preparatory School Limited Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haberdashers' Aske Boys School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls, Address Aldenham Rd , Elstree WD6 3BT | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Aldenham Foundation Elstree , WD6 3AJ | - not rated | 3,469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Lodge School Harper Lane , WD7 9HW | - not rated | 4,244 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borehamwood Tandoori Restaurant | 166 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 128 yd | |
| Tudor Diner | 12 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 179 yd | |
| Chatter Table | 142 Brook Road, Borehamwood | 364 yd | |
| Welcome Cafe | 142 Brook Road, Borehamwood | 364 yd | |
| Aberford Greek Restaurant | Aberford Park Community Centre, Aberford Road | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon | 62 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 133 yd | |
| The Oak | Rossington Avenue, Borehamwood | 713 yd | |
| Old Haberdashers Rugby Club | Croxdale Road, Borehamwood | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borehamwood Fish And Chips | 170 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 116 yd | |
| Saffron | 18 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 180 yd | |
| Borehamwood Best Kebab | 134 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 218 yd | |
| Curri.Co.UK | 46 Rossington Avenue, Borehamwood | 666 yd | |
| Sams Bakery | 105 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 7-9 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 135 yd | |
| Smokers N Vapers Ltd | 24 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 182 yd | |
| Co-Operative Group (CWS) Limited | 28 Organ Hall Road, Borehamwood | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Sports Ground AYCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Brook Meadow ACYLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Lyndhurst (Closed) Gateshead Road | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Borehamwood Youth Football Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION AYCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Old Haberdashers Sports Club CROXDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Boreham Wood Fc (Meadow Park) MEADOW PARK MEADOW PARK BROUGHINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.