Silver Hill is in Well End, Borehamwood and in Hertsmere district. WD6 5PW is located in the Shenley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertsmere. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Silver Hill, Well End, Borehamwood, WD6 5PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD6 5PW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 51.7% | 54.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 45.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.4% | 27.7% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 50.9% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 15.9% | 15.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.4% | 50.9% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 26.9% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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 | 24.4% | 26.9% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 6.7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 9.7% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 10.4% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 39.6% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 7% | 2.2% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.9% | 86% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 81.8% | 76% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 14.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 76.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18.7% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 2.5% | -13.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 19.4% | 0.5% | 18.9% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silver Hill was 51.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Shenley average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Silver Hill has the 9th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Shenley and the 127th lowest crime rate of 317 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Silver Hill, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2022-03-14 | £872,876 |
| 6 Silver Hill, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2021-02-12 | £867,964 |
| 4 Silver Hill, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £847,500 | 2020-10-23 | £971,153 |
| 2 Silver Hill, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2020-07-01 | £1,475,029 |
| 6 Silver Hill, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-10-26 | £504,767 |
WD6 5PW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 5PW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School Alban Crescent , WD6 5JF | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community Primary School Aycliffe Road , WD6 4EP | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley Hill School Winstre Road , WD6 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Primary School London Road , Shenley WD7 9DX | 3out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School Brook Road , WD6 5HL | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksmoor School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertswood School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | - not rated | 2,107 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hillside School Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HN | - not rated | 2,866 yd | Community 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 | 1,895 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Middle School Gateshead Road , WD6 4NJ | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzehill Middle School Furzehill Road , WD6 2EF | - not rated | 3,149 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 | 1,707 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Preparatory School Ltd Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY | - not rated | 3,381 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Lodge School Rectory Lane , Ridge Hill WD7 9BG | - not rated | 3,431 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Nursery and Infant School Cobden Hill , WD7 7JL | - not rated | 3,783 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Lodge School Harper Lane , WD7 9HW | - not rated | 4,291 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Colney Cricket Club | The Cricket Club, Green Street | 1,047 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.