Shepperton Close Borehamwood, Hertsmere
15 addresses across 1 postcode (WD6), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17215382.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £452,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 2).
- 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 2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 160 m away, and Potterswood Park (2.7 hectares) is about 190 m 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: Its addresses are 106 to 108 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fairbrook Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 50 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | £452,500 | £430,000 | £475,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £356,000 | £356,000 | £356,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £193,000 | £193,000 | £193,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £228,500 | £167,000 | £290,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £152,500 | £152,500 | £152,500 |
| 2001 | 2 | £131,750 | £125,000 | £138,500 |
| 1998 | 3 | £115,000 | £86,000 | £144,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2026 | 1 WD6 5NT | Terraced | £430,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 8 WD6 5NT | Semi-detached | £475,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2022 | 4 WD6 5NT | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 5 Apr 2017 | 1 WD6 5NT | Terraced | £356,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2012 | 6 WD6 5NT | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2011 | 3 WD6 5NT | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2006 | 10 WD6 5NT | Terraced | £210,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2005 | 3 WD6 5NT | Terraced | £197,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2004 | 2 WD6 5NT | Semi-detached | £193,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2003 | 7 WD6 5NT | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2003 | 10 WD6 5NT | Terraced | £167,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2002 | 12 WD6 5NT | Semi-detached | £152,500 | |
| 21 Jun 2001 | 10 WD6 5NT | Terraced | £138,500 | |
| 6 Apr 2001 | 3 WD6 5NT | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 27 Nov 1998 | 8 WD6 5NT | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 18 Sep 1998 | 11 WD6 5NT | Terraced | £86,000 | |
| 1 Jun 1998 | 4 WD6 5NT | Detached | £144,000 | |
| 16 May 1997 | 5 WD6 5NT | Semi-detached | £74,000 | |
| 13 Sep 1996 | 15 WD6 5NT | Terraced | £68,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); House, mid-terrace (2); House, detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (6); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 (38% of about 500 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 (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Studio Way, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 1 Elstree Way, Borehamwood WD6 1RN, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Front part of Oakland’s College: up to 15 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Garage site (kwik fit / Shell), WD6 1LB: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Manor way, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Elstree Way North: up to 150 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Wheatsheaf Farm, Well End Road, Borehamwood WD6 5PR: up to 5 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 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 15 addresses are between 106 m and 108 m above sea level (107 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD6 5NT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Elstree and Borehamwood 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Radlett 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Hadley Wood 362,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ealing Close Borehamwood | 110 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 24.6 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fairbrook Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Med Mart | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alan Lightstone Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 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 | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,150 m² | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Potterswood Park 2.7 ha | 190 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | Meadow Park 5.8 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Melrose Avenue Allotments 2.0 ha | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 5.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle of Barnet 1471, a registered battlefield, 3.9 km (2.4 miles) east. 3 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 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Potters Wood | Wood | 80 m north |
| Studio Way Woodland | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Silver Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Rowley Green | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Ludlow's Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 15 |
2 of the street's 15 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 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | 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 | 690 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 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 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 |
| Monksmead School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Yavneh Primary School Orthodox Jewish | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Yavneh College Jewish | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saffron Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Way Food And Wine WD6 5NN | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Mops & Brooms WD6 5PD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Toby Carvery WD6 5JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| The Classic Prop Hire Company WD6 1DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Goldwyn House | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Dec 2025 |
| The Radley Care Home WD6 5RG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Shum Like It Hot WD6 5FQ | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Lidl WD6 1SH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2026 |
| The Admiral Byng EN6 1AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Aga Cake Gluten Free Cake And Bakery WD6 5FD | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shepperton Close (16); On or near Sellers Close (9); On or near Kelly Close (6); On or near Pinewood Close (6); On or near Ealing Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 24% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WD6 5NT: 15 addresses of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ealing Close · Pinewood Close · Grace Close · Sellers Close · Leigh Court · Studio Way · Bray Close · Kelly Close · Niven Close · Laughton Court · Novello Way · Mason 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.