Affluence in WD6 5PF
How WD6 5PF ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Shenley & South Mimms
- Council
- Hertsmere
- Region
- East of England
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,072 (2024)
WD6 5PFBorehamwood
How well off WD6 5PF is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WD6 5PF area scores 4.0 out of 10, placing it more deprived than most of England. Its lowest-scoring category is barriers to housing and services (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Barriers to housing and services1.0
- Living environment2.0
- Crime3.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Income5.0
- Employment5.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
60.2% of adults in the WD6 5PF area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 19.2% are retired and 6.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
36.8% of adults in the WD6 5PF area work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
33.7% of adults in the WD6 5PF area hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the England average of 33.9%. 17.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around WD6 5PF (Shenley & South Mimms) (about 1,072 residents).
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.