Stanborough Close is in Borehamwood and in Hertsmere district. WD6 5LU 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 Stanborough Close, Borehamwood, WD6 5LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD6 5LT, WD6 5BD, WD6 5LD, WD6 5QP, WD6 5BB, WD6 5LB, WD6 5BE, WD6 5BG, WD6 5LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD6 5LU, 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 | 54.2% | 52.4% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 45.8% | 47.6% | 1.8% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of WD6 5LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 34.7% | 36.6% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 52.8% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 45.5% | 51.4% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33.3% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 9.9% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 28.7% | 23.8% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 13.1% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 14.1% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 10% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 31% | 14.2% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 78% | 72.2% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -9.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 83.4% | 76.6% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 5.9% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 79.8% | 76.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 15.8% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 1.5% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 8.7% | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanborough Close was 201.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.7% higher than the Borehamwood Brookmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanborough Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Borehamwood Brookmeadow and the 24th highest crime rate of 317 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Stanborough Close, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-12-03 | £308,502 |
| 5 Stanborough Close, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 1996-06-07 | £402,167 |
WD6 5LU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 5LU 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 | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 589 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Alban Crescent , WD6 5JF | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley Hill School Winstre Road , WD6 5DP | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meryfield Primary School Theobald Street , WD6 4PA | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meryfield Primary School Theobald Street , WD6 4PA | 3out of 4 | 1,324 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 | 931 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksmoor School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 931 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertswood School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 931 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | - not rated | 1,728 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | - not rated | 2,251 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 | 1,153 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmshill School Thrift Farm Lane , Shenley Road WD6 1TS | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzehill Middle School Furzehill Road , WD6 2EF | - not rated | 2,379 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 | 714 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Preparatory School Ltd Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Nursery and Infant School Cobden Hill , WD7 7JL | - not rated | 3,077 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Boys' School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 3,499 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Girls' School Aldenham Road , Elstree WD6 3BT | - not rated | 3,499 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 | 816 yd | |
| Tudor Diner | 12 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 878 yd | |
| Chatter Table | 142 Brook Road, Borehamwood | 946 yd | |
| Welcome Cafe | 142 Brook Road, Borehamwood | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon | 62 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 838 yd | |
| London Colney Cricket Club | The Cricket Club, Green Street | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borehamwood Fish And Chips | 170 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 803 yd | |
| Golden Fry Takeaway | 109 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood | 864 yd | |
| Sams Bakery | 105 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood | 867 yd | |
| Saffron | 18 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 886 yd | |
| Borehamwood Best Kebab | 134 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 7-9 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 838 yd | |
| Smokers N Vapers Ltd | 24 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Sports Ground AYCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 942 yd |
| Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Brook Meadow ACYLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 36.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.