Living in WD6, Hertsmere
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WD6 in Hertsmere. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Hertsmere: £560,436, up 2.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around WD6
60 recorded home sales on the streets around central WD6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £365,000 and a range from £120,000 to £930,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 STRATFIELD ROAD, WD6 1UQ | flat-maisonette | £325,000 | 2026-06-25 |
| 14 AUDLEY CLOSE, WD6 1UF | terraced | £499,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| FLAT 39 FAIRBANKS LODGE FURZEHILL ROAD, WD6 2DQ | flat-maisonette | £185,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 121 STRATFIELD ROAD, WD6 1UD | detached | £800,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 21 MALDEN ROAD, WD6 1BN | terraced | £437,500 | 2026-04-27 |
| 15 FRANKLIN COURT BROOK ROAD, WD6 5FL | flat-maisonette | £326,000 | 2026-04-24 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
31 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Yavneh College | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Kenilworth Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Parkside Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Hertsmere Jewish Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
19 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 6 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
6 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch, Haberdashers' Boys' School, Haberdashers' Girls' School, Holland House School, Radlett Preparatory School Ltd, Tashbar of Edgware.
All 6 fee-paying schools near WD6, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 19.7% |
| Professional occupations | 13.6% |
| Skilled trades | 13.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
343 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WD6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Hertsmere's figures.
Common questions about WD6
What is the average house price in WD6?
The average sold price in Hertsmere is £560,436 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WD6?
Prices in Hertsmere are up 2.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WD6?
The median of 60 recorded sales around central WD6 in the last 2 years is £365,000, ranging from £120,000 to £930,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WD6?
31 schools sit within 3 miles of central WD6, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WD6?
343 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WD6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WD6 at risk of flooding?
Central WD6 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WD6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £365,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 343 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WD6 safe?
343 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WD6 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WD6 or WD7, WD6 or HA8, WD6 or EN5.
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