Crown Road is in Borehamwood and in Hertsmere district. WD6 5JQ 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 Crown Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD6 5JH, WD6 5JF, WD6 5JG, WD6 5JL, WD6 5JD, WD6 5JJ, WD6 5LW, WD6 5JB, WD6 5LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD6 5JQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 53.6% | 55.1% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 46.4% | 44.9% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 5JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 39.1% | 42.2% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 40.9% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 48.5% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 24.7% | 33.4% | 8.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 10.4% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.4% | 23.2% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 10.1% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.2% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 18.9% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 30.7% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 10.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 86.9% | 79.8% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 87.3% | 80.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 9.3% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 80.2% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.2% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 2% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 6.9% | 0.5% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crown Road was 21.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.0% lower than the Borehamwood Brookmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Crown Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Borehamwood Brookmeadow and the 36th lowest crime rate of 317 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Alban House Crown Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2023-07-07 | £236,009 |
| 1 Alban House Crown Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2006-04-10 | £230,700 |
WD6 5JQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School Alban Crescent , WD6 5JF | 3out of 4 | 101 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley Hill School Winstre Road , WD6 5DP | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community Primary School Aycliffe Road , WD6 4EP | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School Brook Road , WD6 5HL | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meryfield Primary School Theobald Street , WD6 4PA | - not rated | 1,212 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 | 407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksmoor School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 407 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertswood School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | - not rated | 1,132 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmshill School Thrift Farm Lane , Shenley Road WD6 1TS | - not rated | 801 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Middle School Gateshead Road , WD6 4NJ | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzehill Middle School Furzehill Road , WD6 2EF | - not rated | 1,803 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 | 986 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Preparatory School Ltd Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY | - not rated | 2,662 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Boys' School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 3,413 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Girls' School Aldenham Road , Elstree WD6 3BT | - not rated | 3,413 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Radlett Nursery and Infant School Cobden Hill , WD7 7JL | - not rated | 3,458 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 710 yd | |
| Welcome Cafe | 142 Brook Road, Borehamwood | 710 yd | |
| Borehamwood Football Club | Meadow Park, Broughinge Road | 754 yd | |
| Borehamwood Tandoori Restaurant | 166 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 869 yd | |
| Tudor Diner | 12 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Admiral Byng | Darkes Lane, Potters Bar | 672 yd | |
| Green Dragon | 62 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 842 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 289 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry Takeaway | 109 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood | 248 yd | |
| Sams Bakery | 105 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood | 248 yd | |
| New Lantern House | 305 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 838 yd | |
| Borehamwood Fish And Chips | 170 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 859 yd | |
| Saffron | 18 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 137-141 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 800 yd | |
| Co-Op | 7-9 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 857 yd | |
| Smokers N Vapers Ltd | 24 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Sports Ground AYCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 442 yd |
| Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Meadow Park MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Boreham Wood Fc (Meadow Park) MEADOW PARK MEADOW PARK BROUGHINGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Hertswood Academy (Upper Site) (Closed) Thrift Farm Lane | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Lyndhurst (Closed) Gateshead Road | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| The Venue ELSTREE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,009 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 | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.