Stilton Path Borehamwood, Hertsmere
14 addresses across 1 postcode (WD6), about 120 m long. USRN 17225098.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £499,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (D: 11, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 40 m away, and Aberford Park (7.0 hectares) is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 100 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fairbrook Medical Centre, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £499,000 | £499,000 | £499,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £455,000 | £445,000 | £465,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £473,000 | £473,000 | £473,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £254,575 | £232,000 | £277,150 |
| 2011 | 1 | £299,995 | £299,995 | £299,995 |
| 2010 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £239,950 | £239,950 | £239,950 |
| 2007 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep 2025 | 6 WD6 5BU | Semi-detached | £499,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2021 | 3 WD6 5BU | Terraced | £445,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2021 | 6 WD6 5BU | Semi-detached | £465,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2017 | 2 WD6 5BU | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2015 | 9 WD6 5BU | Semi-detached | £473,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2014 | 1 WD6 5BU | Terraced | £275,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2013 | 2 WD6 5BU | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2012 | 8 WD6 5BU | Semi-detached | £277,150 | |
| 23 Jul 2012 | 13 WD6 5BU | Terraced | £232,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2011 | 10 WD6 5BU | Semi-detached | £299,995 | |
| 5 Mar 2010 | 12 WD6 5BU | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2008 | 3 WD6 5BU | Terraced | £239,950 | |
| 26 Jan 2007 | 4 WD6 5BU | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2003 | 9 WD6 5BU | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2002 | 12 WD6 5BU | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 11 May 2001 | 3 WD6 5BU | Terraced | £123,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2001 | 2 WD6 5BU | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 5 Sep 1997 | 2 WD6 5BU | Terraced | £91,950 | |
| 31 Oct 1996 | 7 WD6 5BU | Semi-detached | £76,000 | |
| 29 Mar 1995 | 1 WD6 5BU | Semi-detached | £26,800 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (8); 1930-1949 (2); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 (55% of about 690 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)
- The Meadows, Castleford Close, Borehamwood, WD6 4AL: up to 28 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Land at Cowley Hill Stables: up to 16 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Land At Windsor Close 1-15 Windsor Close And 80-104 Gateshead Road And 1-15 Stannington Path Boreham: up to 43 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Land To The Rear Of 30 & 32 Caishowe Road, Borehamwood, WD6 5JA: up to 3 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Land rear of Catterick Way, Borehamwood, WD6 4QB: up to 21 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 100 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD6 5BU | 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 | 3.1 km (2 miles) | |
| Potters Bar 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stilton Path Borehamwood | 80 m |
| Car parks | Brook Road Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest E.ON Drive Public Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 23.5 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fairbrook Medical Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Metro Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Practice | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Harperbury Hospital Social Services | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | London Colney Police Station | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Borehamwood - Leeming Road Cashzone | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,280 m² | 40 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Aberford Park 7.0 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aycliffe Park 5.5 ha | 210 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stapleton Gardens Allotments 1.1 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Aldenham House, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Aldenham House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Hill | Hill | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Birch Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Studio Way Woodland | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Cage Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Moses Dell | Valley | 3 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Chantry Island | Island | 5 km (3.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 14 | 14 |
None of the street's 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 250 m | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 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 |
| Cowley Hill School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 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 |
| Meryfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hertswood Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 950 m (0.6 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 |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Hertsmere Jewish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Yavneh College Jewish | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saya Food And Wine WD6 5BA | Retailers - other | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Parkside Community Primary School WD6 4EP | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| The Mead WD6 4AL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Meadowhill Care Home WD6 4AL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Smokey Woods WD6 4EG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Borehamwood Tandoori Restaurant WD6 4EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Co-Op WD6 4EB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Metro Health Store/Pharmacy WD6 4EB | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Green Dragon WD6 4EB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Red Pepper Pizza WD6 4EB | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Cacao Catering And Event WD6 4EB | Other catering premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Greenside (13); On or near St Neots Close (9); On or near Walshford Way (9); On or near Sawtry Way (8); On or near Retford Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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 Meadowhill Care Home (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, WD6 4AL) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 15 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WD6 5BU: 14 addresses of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Stapleton Road · Aycliffe Road · Sawtry Way · Walshford Way · Barkston Path · Ayot Path · Greenside · Woolmer Close · Retford Close · St Neots Close · The Campions · Wentbridge Path
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.