Gateshead Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5LZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WD6 5LZ 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%

Partnership Status

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 5LZ 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Gateshead Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gateshead Road 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.

Gateshead Road 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£48,000

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in WD6 5LZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gateshead Road are based on 237 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hertsmere.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Gateshead Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5LZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WD6 5LZ

Average Price
£543,887

Semi-Detached
£453,907

Terraced
£425,325

Detached
£989,551

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gateshead Road

Average Price
£438,769

Semi-Detached
£497,141

Terraced
£447,418

Detached
£770,937

Flats/Maisonettes
£258,897

Other
£345,168

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gateshead Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
285A Gateshead Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£939,500	2020-11-12	£990,594
269 Gateshead Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£392,000	2020-11-05	£427,835
269 Gateshead Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£325,000	2015-10-29	£419,756
285A Gateshead Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£595,000	2014-05-20	£887,363
285A Gateshead Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2002-05-29	£804,645

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WD6 5LZ

Employment

WD6 5LZ 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 5LZ 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodlands Primary School Alban Crescent , WD6 5JF	3out of 4	332 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cowley Hill School Winstre Road , WD6 5DP	3out of 4	574 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Community Primary School Aycliffe Road , WD6 4EP	2out of 4	713 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa Catholic Primary School Brook Road , WD6 5HL	3out of 4	1,127 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meryfield Primary School Theobald Street , WD6 4PA	3out of 4	1,283 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG	1out of 4	537 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN	2out of 4	1,324 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL	4out of 4	1,867 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ	4out of 4	4,751 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL	3out of 4	5,173 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Radlett Preparatory School Limited Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY	- not rated	2,637 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Haberdashers' Aske Boys School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF	- not rated	3,497 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls, Address Aldenham Rd , Elstree WD6 3BT	- not rated	3,497 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
The Aldenham Foundation Elstree , WD6 3AJ	- not rated	4,308 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Manor Lodge School Rectory Lane , Ridge Hill WD7 9BG	- not rated	4,510 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chatter Table	142 Brook Road, Borehamwood	880 yd
Welcome Cafe	142 Brook Road, Borehamwood	880 yd
Borehamwood Football Club	Meadow Park, Broughinge Road	942 yd
Toby Carvery	Studio Way, Borehamwood	960 yd
Borehamwood Tandoori Restaurant	166 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood	973 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Admiral Byng	Darkes Lane, Potters Bar		621 yd
Green Dragon	62 Leeming Road, Borehamwood		958 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Fry Takeaway	109 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood	372 yd
Sams Bakery	105 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood	378 yd
Borehamwood Fish And Chips	170 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood	962 yd
New Lantern House	305 Shenley Road, Borehamwood	991 yd
Saffron	18 Leeming Road, Borehamwood	996 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	137-141 Shenley Road, Borehamwood	895 yd
Co-Op	7-9 Leeming Road, Borehamwood	970 yd
Smokers N Vapers Ltd	24 Leeming Road, Borehamwood	987 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts	425 yd
Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	425 yd
Aycliffe Sports Ground AYCLIFFE ROAD	grass pitches	488 yd
Meadow Park MEADOW ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	775 yd
Boreham Wood Fc (Meadow Park) MEADOW PARK MEADOW PARK BROUGHINGE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	857 yd
Hertswood Academy (Upper Site) (Closed) Thrift Farm Lane	grass pitches	910 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	150 Mbit/s
Average download speed	200.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.