Thirsk Road is in Borehamwood and in Hertsmere district. WD6 5AX 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 Thirsk Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD6 5LX, WD6 5LP, WD6 5BY, WD6 5BZ, WD6 5BX, WD6 5NA, WD6 5AU, WD6 5LU, WD6 5BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD6 5AX, 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 | 49.8% | 52.8% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47.2% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 5AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 43.9% | 47.5% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 37.4% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 42.2% | 47.2% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 28% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 16.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around WD6 5AX this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.4% | 28.9% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 9.6% | -11.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 15.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.5% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 23.4% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 83.8% | 76.6% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 70.9% 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 | 84.1% | 70.9% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 10.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 8.2% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 70.7% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 1.6% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thirsk Road was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.9% lower than the Borehamwood Brookmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thirsk Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Borehamwood Brookmeadow and the 60th lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 196.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Thirsk Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-06-17 | £251,285 |
| 20 Thirsk Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2021-02-26 | £494,471 |
| 50 Thirsk Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £508,000 | 2020-07-16 | £581,986 |
| 92 Thirsk Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-07-01 | £235,852 |
| 22 Thirsk Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2017-08-23 | £451,931 |
WD6 5AX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in WD6 5AX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Community Primary School Aycliffe Road , WD6 4EP | 2out of 4 | 480 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Alban Crescent , WD6 5JF | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley Hill School Winstre Road , WD6 5DP | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meryfield Primary School Theobald Street , WD6 4PA | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School Brook Road , WD6 5HL | 3out of 4 | 1,373 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 | 867 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | 2out of 4 | 1,646 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 5,063 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | 3out of 4 | 5,464 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 | 2,393 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haberdashers' Aske Boys School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls, Address Aldenham Rd , Elstree WD6 3BT | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Aldenham Foundation Elstree , WD6 3AJ | - not rated | 4,105 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Lodge School Harper Lane , WD7 9HW | - not rated | 4,314 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 | 774 yd | |
| Chatter Table | 142 Brook Road, Borehamwood | 817 yd | |
| Welcome Cafe | 142 Brook Road, Borehamwood | 817 yd | |
| Tudor Diner | 12 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon | 62 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 780 yd | |
| The Admiral Byng | Darkes Lane, Potters Bar | 945 yd | |
| London Colney Cricket Club | The Cricket Club, Green Street | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry Takeaway | 109 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood | 655 yd | |
| Sams Bakery | 105 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood | 657 yd | |
| Borehamwood Fish And Chips | 170 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 761 yd | |
| Saffron | 18 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 824 yd | |
| Borehamwood Best Kebab | 134 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 7-9 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 784 yd | |
| Smokers N Vapers Ltd | 24 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Sports Ground AYCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 755 yd |
| Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Meadow Park MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,023 yd |
| Brook Meadow ACYLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Lyndhurst (Closed) Gateshead Road | grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
| Boreham Wood Fc (Meadow Park) MEADOW PARK MEADOW PARK BROUGHINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.