Mason Close Borehamwood, Hertsmere
13 addresses across 1 postcode (WD6), about 20 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17211262.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Hertsmere costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Elstree and Borehamwood, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 110 m away, and Maxwell Hillside Park (3.4 hectares) is about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 105 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fairbrook Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 97 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 41 m². Most common: Flat (6); House, enclosed end-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (6); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Hertsmere in 2026-27: Band D £2,406 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,604 | £1,871 | £2,139 | £2,406 | £2,940 | £3,475 | £4,010 | £4,812 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (50% of about 860 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Lupa House, York Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1PX, permissioned (200 m)
- Studio Way, permissioned (250 m)
- 1 Elstree Way, Borehamwood WD6 1RN, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Front part of Oakland’s College: up to 15 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Garage site (kwik fit / Shell), WD6 1LB: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Manor way, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Elstree Way North: up to 150 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- EWC South (The Fire Station site and the Job Centre site) 55 Elstree Way WD6 1JP: up to 260 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 105 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD6 5QY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Elstree and Borehamwood 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Radlett 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Mill Hill Broadway 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Banks Road Borehamwood | 210 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 370 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 24.8 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fairbrook Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Med Mart | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alan Lightstone Dental Surgery | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Barnet Hospital | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Barnet Police Station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Borehamwood Hartforde Roa Cashzone | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,150 m² | 110 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Maxwell Hillside Park 3.4 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Meadow Park 5.8 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Melrose Avenue Allotments 2.0 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 8.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle of Barnet 1471, a registered battlefield, 4 km (2.5 miles) east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Barnet 1471 | Registered battlefield | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Potters Wood | Wood | 290 m north |
| Studio Way Woodland | Wood | 360 m west |
| Silver Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Rowley Green | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Leg of Mutton Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Moses Dell | Valley | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 13 |
3 of the street's 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Hertsmere: see them on the Hertsmere page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy | Secondary | 14–19 | 290 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Hertswood Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Kenilworth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Monksmead School | Primary | 4–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Yavneh Primary School Orthodox Jewish | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cowley Hill School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Yavneh College Jewish | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saffron Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Summerswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parkside Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shum Like It Hot WD6 5FQ | Other catering premises | 220 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Lidl WD6 1SH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2026 |
| The Classic Prop Hire Company WD6 1DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 4 Good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Toby Carvery WD6 5JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Studio Way Food And Wine WD6 5NN | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Goldwyn House | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Aga Cake Gluten Free Cake And Bakery WD6 5FD | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| The Stage At Lumiere WD6 1SF | Mobile caterer | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Travelodge WD6 1SD | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 370 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
| The Radley Care Home WD6 5RG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Marios Snack Cart WD6 1JD | Mobile caterer | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| White Chimney WD6 1AS | Mobile caterer | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Jump In By Air Hop WD6 1QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Horizon Place (28); On or near Shepperton Close (16); On or near Studio Way (11); On or near Sellers Close (9); On or near Rutherford Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 43% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 10% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings The Stage At Lumiere (mobile caterer, WD6 1SF) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WD6 5QY: 13 addresses of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Laughton Court · Leigh Court · Kelly Close · Hay Close · Banks Road · Hawkins Close · Pinewood Close · Buchanan Court · Rutherford Close · Hancock Court · Studio Way · Ealing Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.