Spring Close is in Borehamwood and in Hertsmere district. WD6 5HD 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 Spring Close, Borehamwood, WD6 5HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD6 5DR, WD6 5HE, WD6 5HB, WD6 5DS, WD6 5HU, WD6 5DU, WD6 5DW, WD6 5DP, WD6 5HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD6 5HD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 52.6% | 52.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.4% | 47.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 34.4% | 38.3% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 33.8% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 18.5% | 14.1% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
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 | 36.3% | 49.2% | 12.9% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 27% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 17.5% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 4.8% | -6.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 39.5% | 25% | -14.5% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 12.5% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 16% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 23.7% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.8% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 86.8% | 78% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 91.7% | 82.9% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 91.2% | 81.4% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 13.6% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 1.8% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 13% | 0.5% | 12.5% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Close was 81.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.8% lower than the Borehamwood Brookmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Spring Close has the 40th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Borehamwood Brookmeadow and the 115th highest crime rate of 317 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Spring Close, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2025-08-26 | £586,421 |
| 32 Spring Close, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-08-21 | £286,925 |
| 22 Spring Close, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-03-31 | £556,146 |
| 14 Spring Close, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-12-13 | £250,716 |
| 12 Spring Close, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-02-14 | £524,771 |
WD6 5HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley Hill School Winstre Road , WD6 5DP | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Alban Crescent , WD6 5JF | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School Brook Road , WD6 5HL | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community Primary School Aycliffe Road , WD6 4EP | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meryfield Primary School Theobald Street , WD6 4PA | - not rated | 851 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 | 772 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksmoor School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 772 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertswood School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 772 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | - not rated | 1,157 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | - not rated | 1,318 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 | 654 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmshill School Thrift Farm Lane , Shenley Road WD6 1TS | - not rated | 837 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzehill Middle School Furzehill Road , WD6 2EF | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 5,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,009 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Preparatory School Ltd Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Boys' School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 2,965 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Girls' School Aldenham Road , Elstree WD6 3BT | - not rated | 2,965 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hertsmere Jewish Primary School Po Box 203 , Elstree WD6 3ZW | - not rated | 3,034 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 393 yd | |
| Welcome Cafe | 142 Brook Road, Borehamwood | 393 yd | |
| Borehamwood Football Club | Meadow Park, Broughinge Road | 422 yd | |
| Aberford Greek Restaurant | Aberford Park Community Centre, Aberford Road | 435 yd | |
| BBC Club Bar Restaurant | Clarendon Road, Borehamwood | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon | 62 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 694 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 289 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 707 yd | |
| Old Haberdashers Rugby Club | Croxdale Road, Borehamwood | 712 yd | |
| Hart And Spool Public House | 148-150, Shenley Road | 869 yd | |
| The Wishing Well | 133-135 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sams Bakery | 105 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood | 520 yd | |
| Golden Fry Takeaway | 109 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood | 532 yd | |
| New Lantern House | 305 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 664 yd | |
| Saffron | 18 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 697 yd | |
| Borehamwood Fish And Chips | 170 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers N Vapers Ltd | 24 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 679 yd | |
| Co-Op | 7-9 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 717 yd | |
| Iceland | 137-141 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 836 yd | |
| Tesco | 152 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 850 yd | |
| Orange Supermarket | 130 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boreham Wood Fc (Meadow Park) MEADOW PARK MEADOW PARK BROUGHINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Meadow Park MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 477 yd |
| Aycliffe Sports Ground AYCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Lyndhurst (Closed) Gateshead Road | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Old Haberdashers Sports Club CROXDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 820 yd |
| Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Hertswood Academy (Upper Site) (Closed) Thrift Farm Lane | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Borehamwood Youth Football Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION AYCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| The Venue ELSTREE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 880 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 | 182.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.