Milland Court is in Borehamwood and in Hertsmere district. WD6 5RX is located in the Borehamwood Kenilworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertsmere. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Milland Court, Borehamwood, WD6 5RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD6 5PB, WD6 5RT, WD6 5RU, WD6 5RY, WD6 5NX, WD6 5PA, WD6 5NL, WD6 5NH, WD6 5NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD6 5RX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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% | 52.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 45.8% | 47.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 36.3% | 35.3% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 47.8% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 10.2% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 63.8% | 59.8% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 31.3% | 4.9% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 15.4% | 16.5% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 13% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 18.9% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 16.1% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 30.7% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 87.2% | 89% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 86.4% | 83.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 85.8% | 83.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 1.4% | -9.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 26% | 46.2% | -20.2% |
| Jewish | 34% | 0.5% | 33.5% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milland Court was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.1% lower than the Borehamwood Kenilworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Milland Court has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Borehamwood Kenilworth and the 124th lowest crime rate of 317 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Milland Court, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-10-17 | £445,796 |
| 19 Milland Court, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £427,500 | 2024-08-28 | £453,382 |
| 20 Milland Court, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2023-11-24 | £426,301 |
| 12 Milland Court, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2022-12-07 | £615,452 |
| 11 Milland Court, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2022-04-28 | £852,621 |
WD6 5RX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in WD6 5RX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School Alban Crescent , WD6 5JF | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley Hill School Winstre Road , WD6 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School Brook Road , WD6 5HL | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenilworth Primary School Kenilworth Drive , WD6 1QL | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monksmead School Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Community 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 | 597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksmoor School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertswood School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | - not rated | 810 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hillside School Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HN | - not rated | 1,646 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 | 756 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Middle School Gateshead Road , WD6 4NJ | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzehill Middle School Furzehill Road , WD6 2EF | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 4,696 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,939 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Preparatory School Ltd Kendal Hall , Watling Street WD7 7LY | - not rated | 3,646 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertsmere Jewish Primary School Po Box 203 , Elstree WD6 3ZW | - not rated | 3,995 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk Lodge School Ltd Dancers Hill Road , EN5 4RP | - not rated | 4,201 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Boys' School Butterfly Lane , Elstree WD6 3AF | - not rated | 4,318 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | Studio Way, Borehamwood | 576 yd | |
| Jump In By Air Hop | Meteor House, Manor Way | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mops & Brooms | Rowley Lane, Borehamwood | 286 yd | |
| The Admiral Byng | Darkes Lane, Potters Bar | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry Takeaway | 109 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood | 836 yd | |
| Sams Bakery | 105 Hartforde Road, Borehamwood | 846 yd | |
| New Lantern House | 305 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 137-141 Shenley Road, Borehamwood | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 553 yd |
| Hertswood Academy COWLEY HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Hertswood Academy (Upper Site) (Closed) Thrift Farm Lane | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Meadow Park MEADOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,014 yd |
| The Venue ELSTREE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,039 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 | 206.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.