Postcode WD6 5PU (Hertsmere)

Map showing WD6 5PU and nearby postcodes

The postcode WD6 5PU is located in Hertsmere, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WD6 5PU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WD6 5PU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4 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 5PU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to WD6 5PU is Rowley Lane which is centered 83 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Rowley Lane and is 96 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.93 km away at High Barnet Underground Station The closest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station, 2.08 km away.

The closest primary school to WD6 5PU (for ages 11 and under) is Kenilworth Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on June 6, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Yavneh College.

The local pub for residents of WD6 5PU is Three Horseshoes Public House and is 6.07 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 6.34 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for WD6 5PU is covered by the Hertfordshire police force association and Hertfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WD6 5PU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WD6 5PU, and the approximate distance away.

Rowley Lane 83 m
Newark Green 205 m
Tempsford Avenue 379 m
Paddock Lane 395 m
Balmoral Drive 556 m
A5135 639 m
Barnet By-Pass 690 m
Elstree Way 769 m
St Albans Road 3.38 km
A411 4.69 km
M25 7.71 km
A1081 13.77 km
A404 14.09 km
A46 118.01 km
M1 125.55 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode WD6 5PU

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WD6 5PU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kenilworth Primary School Requires improvement
(June 6, 2018)
631 m
Saffron Green Primary School Good
(December 12, 2017)
648 m
Elstree Screen Arts Academy Good
(September 25, 2019)
945 m
Yavneh Primary School Outstanding
(June 27, 2019)
1.27 km
Monksmead School Good
(March 8, 2017)
1.27 km
Yavneh College 1.27 km
Summerswood Primary School Good
(November 3, 2016)
1.47 km
St Teresa Catholic Primary School Good
(January 29, 2020)
1.48 km
Hertswood Academy Requires improvement
(September 12, 2019)
1.53 km
Cowley Hill School Good
(October 6, 2021)
1.78 km
Woodlands Primary School Good
(November 24, 2016)
1.85 km
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet 2.56 km
Christ Church Primary School Good
(March 27, 2019)
2.56 km
Parkside Community Primary School Good
(January 15, 2020)
2.58 km
Whitings Hill Primary School Outstanding
(November 11, 2010)
2.59 km
Foulds School Good
(January 17, 2019)
2.67 km
Meryfield Primary School 2.68 km
Mill Hill County High School Good
(September 22, 2021)
3.25 km
Underhill School Requires improvement
(September 25, 2019)
3.26 km
Courtland School Outstanding
(June 17, 2008)
3.3 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD6 5PU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Rosary Priory Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 22, 2020
5.97 km
Bhaktivedanta Manor Main,Bakery, Deity Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 23, 2021
6.04 km
Three Horseshoes Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 1, 2022
6.07 km
Immanuel College School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 20, 2019
6.08 km
Latte Art Bushey Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
6.34 km
Mabels Vintage Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 18, 2022
6.34 km
The Garden Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
6.34 km
Cotton Tails Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
November 16, 2018
6.61 km
Mercure London Watford Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 5, 2018
6.62 km
Bushey Heath Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 21, 2018
6.68 km
Windmill Harvester Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
November 16, 2018
6.7 km
Memorial Hall Trustees Other catering premises Exempt
February 6, 2002
6.71 km
Buono Italian Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 18, 2019
6.75 km
Charcoal Grill Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
April 8, 2019
6.75 km
Meze Mangal Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 6, 2020
6.75 km
Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
May 20, 2015
6.75 km
Hartsbourne Junior Mixed School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 19, 2018
6.8 km
Roundbush Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 30, 2018
6.83 km
The Roundbush Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
July 7, 2021
6.83 km
Heath Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
July 30, 2012
6.83 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD6 5PU - Data from Apr 2022

Rowley Lane Bus Stop/Station 96 m
Rowley Lane Bus Stop/Station 105 m
Chester Road Bus Stop/Station 348 m
Kenilworth Drive Bus Stop/Station 375 m
Kenilworth Drive Bus Stop/Station 400 m
High Barnet Underground Station Metro/Tram 3.93 km
High Barnet Underground Station Metro/Tram 3.94 km
High Barnet Underground Station Metro/Tram 3.95 km
Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station Rail 2.08 km
Mill Hill Broadway Rail Station Rail 4.83 km
Mill Hill Broadway Rail Station Rail 4.9 km
London Luton Airport Air 26.28 km
London Stansted Airport Air 43.84 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD6 5PU - Data from Dec 2021

Rowley Green Woodland Or Forest 859 m
Potters Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Studio Way Woodland Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Froghall Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.76 km
Furze Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.8 km
Woodcock Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.8 km
Barnet Gate Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Gravel Pit Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.09 km
Thistle Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
Boys Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Scratch Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.29 km
Clump of Trees Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.31 km
Silver Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.39 km
Whitings Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.45 km
Target Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.49 km

Location

Country England
County Hertfordshire
Latitude 51.65685400
Longitude -0.25030100
OS Easting 521130
OS Northing 0196790
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
15446
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Hertfordshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Hertsmere
County Electorial Division Borehamwood South ED
Electoral Ward Borehamwood Kenilworth
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000098
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 E33027299
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Hertsmere 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Hertsmere 009C
Output Area / Small Area 4A3