Cromwell Road, Borehamwood, WD6 4LJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD6 4LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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	51.4%	52.8%	1.4%	51.0%	1.8%
Male	48.6%	47.2%	-1.4%	49.0%	-1.8%

Partnership Status

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	41.7%	41.3%	-0.4%	37.9%	3.4%
Married: Opposite sex	40.6%	41%	0.4%	44.2%	-3.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	2.5%	2%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	8.7%	10.9%	2.2%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	6.5%	4.1%	-2.4%	6.1%	-2.0%

Health

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	43.4%	50.7%	7.3%	48.4%	2.3%
Good health	38.5%	27%	-11.5%	33.6%	-6.6%
Fair health	12.3%	14.7%	2.4%	12.7%	2.0%
Bad health	4.1%	5%	0.9%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	1.6%	2.6%	1.0%	1.2%	1.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	26.1%	25.8%	-0.3%	18.2%	7.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.8%	10.7%	-7.1%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.2%	13.7%	-5.5%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	5.8%	2.2%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	16.8%	5.2%	16.9%	-0.1%
Degree or Similar	14.9%	23.7%	8.8%	33.8%	-10.1%
Other	6.9%	3.4%	-3.5%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	3.1%	-1.8%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.8%	1%	0.2%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	7.4%	6%	-1.4%	2.5%	3.5%
Black Caribbean	1.6%	1.8%	0.2%	1.0%	0.8%
Other Black	0.8%	1%	0.2%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.8%	1.3%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.2%	3.4%	1.2%	0.9%	2.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	0.8%	1.0%
White	83.9%	75.9%	-8.0%	81.4%	-5.5%
Other	0.5%	5%	4.5%	1.6%	3.4%

Country of Birth

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	84.7%	76.8%	-7.9%	83.2%	-6.4%
European Union	6.3%	11.5%	5.2%	6.1%	5.4%
Rest of Europe	1.1%	2.1%	1.0%	0.8%	1.3%
Africa	4.6%	4.4%	-0.2%	2.7%	1.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.3%	3.9%	0.6%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.1%	77.4%	-5.7%	83.2%	-5.8%
10+ Years	0.8%	15.3%	14.5%	9.8%	5.5%
5-10 Years	3.3%	5%	1.7%	2.9%	2.1%
2-5 Years	3.8%	1.3%	-2.5%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	9%	1.1%	-7.9%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.9%	76.7%	-6.8%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Spain	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	6.5%	0.9%	5.6%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Middle East	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	14.9%	13.5%	1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.5%	37.2%	-12.7%
Christian	52.2%	46.2%	6.0%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Hindu	2.1%	1.7%	0.4%
Jewish	11.3%	0.5%	10.8%
Muslim	2.6%	6.5%	-3.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Cromwell Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromwell Road was 95.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% lower than the Borehamwood Brookmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cromwell Road has the 34th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Borehamwood Brookmeadow and the 94th highest crime rate of 317 local areas in Hertsmere .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in WD6 4LJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cromwell Road are based on 60 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hertsmere.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cromwell Road, Borehamwood, WD6 4LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD6 4LJ

Average Price
£419,075

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£419,075

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cromwell Road

Average Price
£441,196

Semi-Detached
£497,681

Terraced
£430,106

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£284,621

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cromwell Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
75 Cromwell Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£425,000	2022-09-12	£419,631
56 Cromwell Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£492,500	2019-09-27	£577,140
56 Cromwell Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£400,000	2014-11-21	£585,591
123 Cromwell Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£270,000	2014-06-16	£422,031
123 Cromwell Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2010-02-17	£425,868

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD6 4LJ

Employment

WD6 4LJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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 4LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	104
Retired	42
Self-Employed	40
Part-Time Employee	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Student (economically inactive)	17
Looking after home or family	15
Other	14
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Human health and social work activities	21
Manufacturing	14
Construction	14
Education	14
Administrative and support service activities	12
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Information and communication	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	8
Transport and storage	8
Real estate activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wall Hall Nursery School University of Hertfordshire , Watford Campus WD25 8AT	- not rated	5,322 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Meryfield Primary School Theobald Street , WD6 4PA	- not rated	394 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meryfield Primary School Theobald Street , WD6 4PA	3out of 4	394 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Community Primary School Aycliffe Road , WD6 4EP	3out of 4	830 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hertsmere Jewish Primary School Watling Street , WD7 7LQ	- not rated	1,181 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hertsmere Jewish Primary School Watling Street , WD7 7LQ	3out of 4	1,196 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG	- not rated	1,857 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hawksmoor School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG	- not rated	1,857 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hertswood School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG	- not rated	1,857 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL	- not rated	2,307 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL	3out of 4	2,307 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lyndhurst Middle School Gateshead Road , WD6 4NJ	- not rated	551 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holmshill School Thrift Farm Lane , Shenley Road WD6 1TS	- not rated	2,036 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Furzehill Middle School Furzehill Road , WD6 2EF	- not rated	2,124 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE	3out of 4	5,314 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Great Brookmead School Allerton Road , WD6 4AH	- not rated	737 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Radlett Preparatory School Ltd Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY	- not rated	1,224 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haberdashers' Boys' School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF	- not rated	2,090 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Haberdashers' Girls' School Aldenham Road , Elstree WD6 3BT	- not rated	2,090 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Radlett Nursery and Infant School Cobden Hill , WD7 7JL	- not rated	2,210 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tudor Diner	12 Leeming Road, Borehamwood	580 yd
Borehamwood Tandoori Restaurant	166 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood	627 yd
Chatter Table	142 Brook Road, Borehamwood	817 yd
Welcome Cafe	142 Brook Road, Borehamwood	817 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Oak	Rossington Avenue, Borehamwood	276 yd
Green Dragon	62 Leeming Road, Borehamwood	635 yd
Old Haberdashers Rugby Club	Croxdale Road, Borehamwood	980 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Curri.Co.UK	46 Rossington Avenue, Borehamwood	234 yd
Borehamwood Best Kebab	134 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood	538 yd
Saffron	18 Leeming Road, Borehamwood	598 yd
Borehamwood Fish And Chips	170 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood	640 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Operative Group (CWS) Limited	28 Organ Hall Road, Borehamwood	162 yd
Smokers N Vapers Ltd	24 Leeming Road, Borehamwood	608 yd
Co-Op	7-9 Leeming Road, Borehamwood	624 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Borehamwood Youth Football Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION AYCLIFFE ROAD	grass pitches	335 yd
Brook Meadow ACYLIFFE ROAD	grass pitches	381 yd
Lyndhurst (Closed) Gateshead Road	grass pitches	550 yd
Old Haberdashers Sports Club CROXDALE ROAD	grass pitches	974 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	179.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.