Stapleton Road is in Borehamwood and in Hertsmere district. WD6 5BW 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 Stapleton Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD6 5BL, WD6 5LS, WD6 5BE, WD6 5BD, WD6 5LR, WD6 5BN, WD6 5LT, WD6 5ND, WD6 5LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD6 5BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 5BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 40.5% | 42.8% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 39.8% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 10.7% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.3% | 52.4% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 34.8% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8.2% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 27.1% | 23.2% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 7.1% | -11.9% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 15.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 16.5% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 26.9% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 8.1% | 5.2% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 81.3% | 76% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 84.7% | 72.5% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 15.9% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.6% | 72.7% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 17.8% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 3.5% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stapleton Road was 79.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.1% lower than the Borehamwood Brookmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stapleton Road has the 41st lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Borehamwood Brookmeadow and the 117th highest crime rate of 317 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Stapleton Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-11-11 | £425,105 |
| 84 Stapleton Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2023-03-28 | £1,048,741 |
| 76 Stapleton Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £474,000 | 2022-04-14 | £508,355 |
| 50 Stapleton Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £486,000 | 2021-09-14 | £520,132 |
| 68 Stapleton Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2020-11-27 | £532,696 |
WD6 5BW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Community Primary School Aycliffe Road , WD6 4EP | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Alban Crescent , WD6 5JF | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley Hill School Winstre Road , WD6 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meryfield Primary School Theobald Street , WD6 4PA | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meryfield Primary School Theobald Street , WD6 4PA | 3out of 4 | 1,387 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 | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksmoor School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertswood School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | - not rated | 2,003 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | - not rated | 2,504 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 | 1,245 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmshill School Thrift Farm Lane , Shenley Road WD6 1TS | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzehill Middle School Furzehill Road , WD6 2EF | - not rated | 2,605 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 | 667 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Preparatory School Ltd Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Nursery and Infant School Cobden Hill , WD7 7JL | - not rated | 2,874 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Boys' School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 3,493 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Girls' School Aldenham Road , Elstree WD6 3BT | - not rated | 3,493 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borehamwood Tandoori Restaurant | 166 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 865 yd | |
| Tudor Diner | 12 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 931 yd | |
| Chatter Table | 142 Brook Road, Borehamwood | 1,091 yd | |
| Welcome Cafe | 142 Brook Road, Borehamwood | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Colney Cricket Club | The Cricket Club, Green Street | 624 yd | |
| Green Dragon | 62 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borehamwood Fish And Chips | 170 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 853 yd | |
| Saffron | 18 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 951 yd | |
| Borehamwood Best Kebab | 134 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 7-9 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 898 yd | |
| Smokers N Vapers Ltd | 24 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Sports Ground AYCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Brook Meadow ACYLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.