Area Information for Brook Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5RH

Brook Road in Borehamwood is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Borehamwood Cowley Hill ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Hertsmere. This page combines information for the address Brook Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5RH, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of WD6 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Hertsmere
Ward Borehamwood Cowley Hill
Constituency Hertsmere * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Borehamwood and Elstree), and the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Brook Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5RH.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Brook Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5RH is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Brook Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5RH:

Brook Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5HE
Hartforde Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5HU
Brook Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5HQ
Hartforde Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5JU
Spring Close, Borehamwood, WD6 5HD
Broughinge Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5AL

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about WD6 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 4
Semi-Detached 75
Terraced 41
Flat (Purpose-Built) 41
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 161
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Brook Road, Borehamwood contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 46% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 28
Owned with Mortgage 41
Shared Ownership 4
Rented: From Council 7
Rented: Other Social 68
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 10
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 1
Total 162

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 65
Two People 32
Three People 28
Four People 26
Five People 5
Six People 3
Seven People 2
8+ People 1
Total 162

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Brook Road, Borehamwood consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 65
Family Household 85
Other Household 13
Total 163

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 64
Deprived In One Dimension 44
Deprived In Two Dimensions 43
Deprived In Three Dimensions 9
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 160

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Hertsmere constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 180
Female 198
Total 378

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 15
5-9 23
10-14 23
15-19 24
20-24 22
25-29 19
30-34 17
35-39 23
40-44 31
45-49 34
50-54 22
55-59 35
60-64 16
65-69 14
70-74 19
75-79 15
80-84 11
85+ 16
Total 379

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode WD6 5RH does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 119
Married 105
Separated 8
Divorced 35
Widowed 44
Total 311

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 186
Good 102
Fair 66
Bad 18
Very Bad 6
Total 378

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 74
Apprenticeship 24
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 50
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 39
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 35
No GCSEs or Equivalent 78
Other 12
Total 312

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 79% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 297
Mixed Ethnicity 9
Indian 13
Pakistani 3
Bangladeshi 6
Chinese 3
Other Asian 9
Black African 12
Black Caribbean 5
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Other 20
Total 378

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 310
European Union 25
Rest of Europe 4
Africa 13
Middle East and Asia 16
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
Total 374

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 310
10+ Years 52
5-10 Years 6
2-5 Years 6
Less Than 2 Years 7
Total 381

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to WD6 5RH.

Passport(s) Held
None 49
United Kingdom 289
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 21
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 9

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 119
Christian 167
Buddhist 0
Hindu 16
Jewish 49
Muslim 9
Sikh 0
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 15
Total 378

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 101
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 38
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 29
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 15
Retired 71
Looking After Home or Family 14
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 23
Other 12
Total 312

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 18
Professional Occupations 29
Associate Professional Occupations 27
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 23
Skilled Trades Occupations 29
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 15
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 13
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 14
Total 175

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 31
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 58
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 43
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 35
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 22
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 36
Semi-Routine Occupation 41
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 32
Full-time Student 14
Total 312

Brook Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5RH is within the Borehamwood and Elstree policing neighbourhood, under the Hertfordshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Brook Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Borehamwood and Elstree
Elstree Way
WD6 1JP
Force Website: http://www.herts.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to WD6 5RH. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for WD6 5RH.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Brook Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5RH. The nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Elstree & Borehamwood 0.7 miles
Radlett 2.4 miles
Mill Hill Broadway 3.6 miles
Hadley Wood 4.3 miles
Potters Bar 4.3 miles
New Barnet 4.5 miles
Bricket Wood 4.6 miles
How Wood (Hertfordshire) 4.8 miles
Garston (Hertfordshire) 4.9 miles
Bushey 4.9 miles
Oakleigh Park 5 miles
Watford North 5 miles
Brookmans Park 5 miles
Watford High Street 5 miles
Park Street 5.1 miles
Watford Junction 5.2 miles
Carpenders Park 5.3 miles
Headstone Lane 5.4 miles
Hatch End 5.4 miles
Harrow & Wealdstone 5.5 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Brook Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5RH. The nearest Tube station is Stanmore, approximately 3.2 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Brook Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5RH. The nearest is Cowley Hill School, approximately 290 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Cowley Hill School 290 yards July 2016
    
St Teresa Catholic Primary School 470 yards June 2016
    
Woodlands Primary School 540 yards July 2022
    
Meryfield Primary School 0.5 miles July 2016
    
Parkside Community Primary School 0.6 miles January 2020
    
Yavneh Primary School 0.7 miles June 2019
    
Monksmead School 0.7 miles March 2017
    
Summerswood Primary School 0.9 miles April 2024
    
Kenilworth Primary School 1 mile April 2022
    
Saffron Green Primary School 1.3 miles February 2023
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Brook Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5RH. The nearest is Hertswood Academy, approximately 810 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Hertswood Academy 810 yards June 2022
    
Elstree Screen Arts Academy 0.6 miles September 2019
    
Yavneh College 0.7 miles November 2023
    
Mill Hill County High School 2.6 miles September 2016
    
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet 2.7 miles May 2022
    
London Academy (All Through) 2.8 miles July 2023
    
Immanuel College 2.9 miles  
Bushey Meads School 3.3 miles November 2019
    
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School 3.5 miles April 2016
    
Dame Alice Owen's School 3.5 miles December 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Brook Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5RH. The nearest is FAIRBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE, approximately 450 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Brook Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5RH. The nearest is Harley House, approximately 510 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Brook Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5RH. The nearest is The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (Stanmore), approximately 2.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Brook Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5RH. The nearest is Boots-Borehamwood, approximately 690 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in WD6 5RH

This postcode has support for Ultrafast broadband at one or more premises. Ultrafast broadband is a high-speed standard, generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 300Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 300Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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