Redwood Rise is in Borehamwood and in Hertsmere district. WD6 5LD is located in the Borehamwood Cowley Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertsmere. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Redwood Rise, Borehamwood, WD6 5LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD6 5QP, WD6 5LB, WD6 5LA, WD6 5LT, WD6 5LU, WD6 5LR, WD6 5BD, WD6 5BE, WD6 5ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD6 5LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WD6 5LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.8% | 35.8% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 51.6% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 49.9% | 52.5% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 33.9% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 19.2% | 15.6% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 12.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12.6% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 36.3% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.1% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
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 | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 12.7% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 83.5% | 78% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 78.2% 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% | 78.2% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 78.2% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 16.4% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 2.5% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Jewish | 20% | 0.5% | 19.5% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redwood Rise was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.4% lower than the Borehamwood Brookmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Redwood Rise has the 8th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Borehamwood Brookmeadow and the 45th lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Redwood Rise, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £446,000 | 2024-10-21 | £458,479 |
| 24 Redwood Rise, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-02-24 | £463,740 |
| 12 Redwood Rise, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2015-04-23 | £491,089 |
| 6 Redwood Rise, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2012-08-13 | £414,067 |
| 8 Redwood Rise, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2011-09-22 | £442,305 |
WD6 5LD 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.
WD6 5LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 118 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| 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 | 673 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Alban Crescent , WD6 5JF | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley Hill School Winstre Road , WD6 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meryfield Primary School Theobald Street , WD6 4PA | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School Brook Road , WD6 5HL | 3out of 4 | 1,656 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 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | 2out of 4 | 1,861 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 5,136 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dame Alice Owen's School Dugdale Hill Lane , EN6 2DU | 4out 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 | 2,483 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haberdashers' Aske Boys School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 3,580 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls, Address Aldenham Rd , Elstree WD6 3BT | - not rated | 3,580 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manor Lodge School Rectory Lane , Ridge Hill WD7 9BG | - not rated | 4,049 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Lodge School Harper Lane , WD7 9HW | - not rated | 4,104 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 | 965 yd | |
| Tudor Diner | 12 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 1,027 yd | |
| Chatter Table | 142 Brook Road, Borehamwood | 1,087 yd | |
| Welcome Cafe | 142 Brook Road, Borehamwood | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Colney Cricket Club | The Cricket Club, Green Street | 826 yd | |
| Green Dragon | 62 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 988 yd | |
| The Admiral Byng | Darkes Lane, Potters Bar | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry Takeaway | 109 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood | 914 yd | |
| Sams Bakery | 105 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood | 919 yd | |
| Borehamwood Fish And Chips | 170 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 952 yd | |
| Saffron | 18 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 1,035 yd | |
| Borehamwood Best Kebab | 134 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 7-9 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 987 yd | |
| Smokers N Vapers Ltd | 24 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Sports Ground AYCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 946 yd |
| Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 946 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 | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.