The postcode WD6 1AY is located in Hertsmere, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WD6 1AY is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD6 1AY is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WD6 1AY as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to WD6 1AY is Glenhaven Avenue which is centered 13 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Glenhaven Avenue and is 87 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.19 km away at Stanmore Underground Station The closest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station, 201 m away.
The closest primary school to WD6 1AY (for ages 11 and under) is Yavneh Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on June 27, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Yavneh College.
The local pub for residents of WD6 1AY is Three Horseshoes Public House and is 4.16 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 1, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Garden Cafe and is 4.37 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 88.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WD6 1AY is covered by the Hertfordshire police force association and Hertfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WD6 1AY and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD6 1AY, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD6 1AY
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WD6 1AY - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yavneh Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 27, 2019) | 797 m |
| Yavneh College | Academy | 11-18 | 797 m | |
| Monksmead School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 797 m |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 844 m |
| Summerswood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 3, 2016) | 882 m |
| Cowley Hill School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 1.11 km |
| Meryfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.15 km | |
| Woodlands Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 1.43 km |
| Kenilworth Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 6, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2018) | 1.59 km |
| Hertswood Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (September 12, 2019) | 1.63 km |
| Parkside Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2020) | 1.68 km |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy | Academy | 14-19 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.8 km |
| Saffron Green Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 12, 2017) | 1.89 km |
| Haberdashers' Girls' School | Independent school | 4-18 | 2.11 km | |
| Haberdashers' Boys' School | Independent school | 5-18 | 2.27 km | |
| Hertsmere Jewish Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.48 km | |
| Radlett Preparatory School Limited | Independent school | 4-11 | Good (November 14, 2019) | 2.48 km |
| Broadfields Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 11, 2019) | 2.88 km |
| Rosh Pinah Additional Resource Provision | Special school | 4-11 | 3.22 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD6 1AY - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosary Priory | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 3.98 km | |
| Immanuel College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 4.09 km | |
| Bhaktivedanta Manor Main,Bakery, Deity Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 23, 2021 | 4.11 km | |
| Three Horseshoes Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 1, 2022 | 4.16 km | |
| Latte Art Bushey | Awaiting Inspection | 4.37 km | |
| Mabels Vintage Tearooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2022 | 4.37 km | |
| The Garden Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 4.37 km | |
| Cotton Tails Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 16, 2018 | 4.58 km | |
| Mercure London Watford Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2018 | 4.59 km | |
| Bushey Heath Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2018 | 4.72 km | |
| Memorial Hall Trustees | Exempt February 6, 2002 | 4.8 km | |
| Windmill Harvester Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 16, 2018 | 4.81 km | |
| Bushey Meads School (Caterlink Ltd) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2020 | 4.83 km | |
| Buono Italian Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 18, 2019 | 4.83 km | |
| Charcoal Grill Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 8, 2019 | 4.83 km | |
| Meze Mangal Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 6, 2020 | 4.83 km | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 20, 2015 | 4.83 km | |
| Quantum Care Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 16, 2019 | 4.86 km | |
| Heath Pharmacy | Exempt July 30, 2012 | 4.88 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 10, 2018 | 4.88 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD6 1AY - Data from Apr 2022
| Glenhaven Avenue | 87 m | |
| Glenhaven Avenue | 100 m | |
| Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station | 144 m | |
| Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station | 173 m | |
| Elstree & Borehamwood Railway Station | 180 m | |
| Stanmore Underground Station | 4.19 km | |
| Stanmore Underground Station | 4.23 km | |
| Stanmore Underground Station | 4.24 km | |
| Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station | 201 m | |
| Radlett Rail Station | 4.27 km | |
| Mill Hill Broadway Rail Station | 5.07 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 25.9 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 45.61 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD6 1AY - Data from Dec 2021
| Allum Lane Spinney | 602 m | |
| Deacons Hill | 1.21 km | |
| Furze Hill | 1.27 km | |
| Woodcock Hill | 1.27 km | |
| Studio Way Woodland | 1.44 km | |
| Scratch Wood | 1.79 km | |
| Tykes Water Lake | 1.83 km | |
| Potters Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Arch Wood | 1.98 km | |
| Boys Hill Wood | 2.1 km | |
| Froghall Wood | 2.12 km | |
| Aldenham Park | 2.14 km | |
| Thistle Wood | 2.28 km | |
| Silver Hill | 2.34 km | |
| Aldenham Reservoir | 2.47 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WD6 1AY - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 75.5 Mbps | 88.9 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 16.6 Mbps | 14.2 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 22 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 85.8 | 16.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for WD6 1AY - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.65489600 |
| Longitude | -0.27965100 |
| OS Easting | 519105 |
| OS Northing | 0196524 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Hertsmere |
| County Electorial Division | Borehamwood North ED |
| Electoral Ward | Borehamwood Brookmeadow |
| Local Authority District | Hertsmere |
| Region / Government Office Region | East of England |
| European Electoral Region | Eastern |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Hertfordshire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Hertfordshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000098 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | East of England |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Hertfordshire |
| Cancer Alliance | East of England - South |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
East of England |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Hertfordshire and West Essex |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Herts Valleys CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Commuters with young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Borehamwood BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33024222 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Hertsmere 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Hertsmere 007D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |