Broughinge Road is in Borehamwood and in Hertsmere district. WD6 5AH 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 Broughinge Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD6 5JT, WD6 5HX, WD6 5AJ, WD6 5AQ, WD6 5DP, WD6 5AE, WD6 5HY, WD6 5JU, WD6 5AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD6 5AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 5AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 34.7% | 42.6% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 38% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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% | 47.9% | 8.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 31.4% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 12.9% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 31.1% | 27.1% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 12.1% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 27.5% | 16.4% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.2% | 81.8% | -12.4% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 87.4% | 79.2% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 11.9% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 79.2% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 15.2% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 7.9% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broughinge Road was 321.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.3% higher than the Borehamwood Brookmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broughinge Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Borehamwood Brookmeadow and the 14th highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 165.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Broughinge Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2025-04-29 | £811,592 |
| 7 Broughinge Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £497,500 | 2022-08-31 | £489,548 |
| 3 Broughinge Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2019-01-15 | £761,718 |
| 19 Broughinge Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2017-03-24 | £545,874 |
| 3 Broughinge Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2015-12-16 | £545,812 |
WD6 5AH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley Hill School Winstre Road , WD6 5DP | 3out of 4 | 64 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Alban Crescent , WD6 5JF | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School Brook Road , WD6 5HL | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community Primary School Aycliffe Road , WD6 4EP | 2out of 4 | 923 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meryfield Primary School Theobald Street , WD6 4PA | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 545 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | 2out of 4 | 971 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 4out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | 3out of 4 | 4,641 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 4,655 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 5,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,631 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haberdashers' Aske Boys School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls, Address Aldenham Rd , Elstree WD6 3BT | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Aldenham Foundation Elstree , WD6 3AJ | - not rated | 4,161 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosh Pinah Additional Resource Provision Rosh Pinah Primary School, Glengall Road , HA8 8TE | - not rated | 4,601 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borehamwood Football Club | Meadow Park, Broughinge Road | 330 yd | |
| St Teresa's Church | St Teresa Catholic Church, 291 Shenley Road | 496 yd | |
| Aberford Greek Restaurant | Aberford Park Community Centre, Aberford Road | 661 yd | |
| McDonalds | 213 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 667 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Studio Way, Borehamwood | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | 289 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 509 yd | |
| The Admiral Byng | Darkes Lane, Potters Bar | 721 yd | |
| Hart And Spool Public House | 148-150, Shenley Road | 819 yd | |
| The Wishing Well | 133-135 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 920 yd | |
| Green Dragon | 62 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sams Bakery | 105 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood | 262 yd | |
| Golden Fry Takeaway | 109 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood | 273 yd | |
| New Lantern House | 305 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 423 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 203 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 747 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd, Shenley Road | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 137-141 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 503 yd | |
| Tesco | 152 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 733 yd | |
| Orange Supermarket | 130 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 874 yd | |
| Smokers N Vapers Ltd | 24 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 982 yd | |
| Co-Op | 7-9 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Park MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 191 yd |
| Boreham Wood Fc (Meadow Park) MEADOW PARK MEADOW PARK BROUGHINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Hertswood Academy (Upper Site) (Closed) Thrift Farm Lane | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 524 yd |
| Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 524 yd |
| The Venue ELSTREE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 620 yd |
| Aycliffe Sports Ground AYCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Maxwell Park Community Centre MAXWELL ROAD | 817 yd | |
| Old Haberdashers Sports Club CROXDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Lyndhurst (Closed) Gateshead Road | grass pitches | 999 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.