Reston Path is in Borehamwood and in Hertsmere district. WD6 5AU 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 Reston Path, Borehamwood, WD6 5AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD6 5BX, WD6 5LW, WD6 5BZ, WD6 5LL, WD6 5BY, WD6 4AA, WD6 5LY, WD6 5JN, WD6 5JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WD6 5AU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 48.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52.6% | 51.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 36.1% | 36.1% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 46% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 47.4% | 50% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.5% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 27% | 23.9% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 15.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.3% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 23.2% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.3% | 89.9% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 89.3% | 76.5% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 14.8% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 76.3% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 16.2% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 1.4% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 9.6% | 0.9% | 8.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reston Path was 87.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.0% lower than the Borehamwood Brookmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Reston Path has the 38th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Borehamwood Brookmeadow and the 106th highest crime rate of 317 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Reston Path, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2026-02-24 | £655,809 |
| 4 Reston Path, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2026-01-12 | £361,918 |
| 48 Reston Path, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £397,000 | 2024-03-22 | £430,294 |
| 48 Reston Path, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-10-17 | £317,739 |
| 22 Reston Path, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-11-10 | £400,498 |
WD6 5AU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School Alban Crescent , WD6 5JF | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley Hill School Winstre Road , WD6 5DP | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community Primary School Aycliffe Road , WD6 4EP | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School Brook Road , WD6 5HL | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meryfield Primary School Theobald Street , WD6 4PA | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksmoor School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertswood School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | - not rated | 1,354 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Middle School Gateshead Road , WD6 4NJ | - not rated | 961 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmshill School Thrift Farm Lane , Shenley Road WD6 1TS | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzehill Middle School Furzehill Road , WD6 2EF | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Brookmead School Allerton Road , WD6 4AH | - not rated | 806 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Preparatory School Ltd Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Nursery and Infant School Cobden Hill , WD7 7JL | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Boys' School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 3,376 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Girls' School Aldenham Road , Elstree WD6 3BT | - not rated | 3,376 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatter Table | 142 Brook Road, Borehamwood | 691 yd | |
| Welcome Cafe | 142 Brook Road, Borehamwood | 691 yd | |
| Borehamwood Tandoori Restaurant | 166 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 745 yd | |
| Tudor Diner | 12 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 788 yd | |
| Borehamwood Football Club | Meadow Park, Broughinge Road | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon | 62 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 733 yd | |
| The Admiral Byng | Darkes Lane, Potters Bar | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry Takeaway | 109 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood | 471 yd | |
| Sams Bakery | 105 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood | 471 yd | |
| Borehamwood Fish And Chips | 170 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 733 yd | |
| Saffron | 18 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 772 yd | |
| Borehamwood Best Kebab | 134 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 7-9 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 743 yd | |
| Smokers N Vapers Ltd | 24 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 765 yd | |
| Iceland | 137-141 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Sports Ground AYCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 257 yd |
| Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 623 yd |
| Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Meadow Park MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 822 yd |
| Boreham Wood Fc (Meadow Park) MEADOW PARK MEADOW PARK BROUGHINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Lyndhurst (Closed) Gateshead Road | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Brook Meadow ACYLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Hertswood Academy (Upper Site) (Closed) Thrift Farm Lane | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| Borehamwood Youth Football Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION AYCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.