Stanborough Avenue is in Borehamwood and in Hertsmere district. WD6 5LX 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 Avenue, Borehamwood, WD6 5LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD6 5LP, WD6 5AX, WD6 5BY, WD6 5BZ, WD6 5NA, WD6 5BX, WD6 5LU, WD6 5QP, WD6 5BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD6 5LX, 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 5LX 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 Avenue was 206.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% higher than the Borehamwood Brookmeadow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanborough Avenue has the 14th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Borehamwood Brookmeadow and the 31st highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 199.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Stanborough Avenue, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2024-11-12 | £562,595 |
| 63 Stanborough Avenue, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-06-21 | £684,247 |
| 57 Stanborough Avenue, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £571,000 | 2024-04-03 | £611,392 |
| 9 Stanborough Avenue, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-09-26 | £516,053 |
| 45 Stanborough Avenue, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2022-07-07 | £644,186 |
WD6 5LX 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 5LX 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 | 2out of 4 | 530 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Alban Crescent , WD6 5JF | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley Hill School Winstre Road , WD6 5DP | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meryfield Primary School Theobald Street , WD6 4PA | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School Brook Road , WD6 5HL | 3out of 4 | 1,396 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 | 858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | 2out of 4 | 1,645 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 5,036 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,437 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haberdashers' Aske Boys School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 3,429 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls, Address Aldenham Rd , Elstree WD6 3BT | - not rated | 3,429 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Aldenham Foundation Elstree , WD6 3AJ | - not rated | 4,154 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Lodge School Rectory Lane , Ridge Hill WD7 9BG | - not rated | 4,309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 825 yd | |
| Chatter Table | 142 Brook Road, Borehamwood | 868 yd | |
| Welcome Cafe | 142 Brook Road, Borehamwood | 868 yd | |
| Tudor Diner | 12 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon | 62 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 832 yd | |
| The Admiral Byng | Darkes Lane, Potters Bar | 927 yd | |
| London Colney Cricket Club | The Cricket Club, Green Street | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry Takeaway | 109 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood | 666 yd | |
| Sams Bakery | 105 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood | 669 yd | |
| Borehamwood Fish And Chips | 170 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 812 yd | |
| Saffron | 18 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 876 yd | |
| Borehamwood Best Kebab | 134 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 7-9 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 836 yd | |
| Smokers N Vapers Ltd | 24 Leeming Road, Borehamwood | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Sports Ground AYCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 746 yd |
| Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Meadow Park MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,044 yd |
| Brook Meadow ACYLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 163.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.