WD6 5EF is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WD6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5EF) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case WD which means Watford.
- Postal District. In our case WD6.
- Postal Sector. In our case WD6 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EF.
The regional mail center for the post area WD is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the WD6 5EF postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WD6 5EF postcode have the street address of Gateshead Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WD6 5EF postcode is home to a bustling 61 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BOREHAMWOOD within the old postal county of Hertfordshire.
WD6 5EF is within the town of Borehamwood.
Our data shows that WD6 5EF is a residential postcode.
The WD6 5EF postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WD6 5EF are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in WD6 5EF are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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Map of the WD6 5EF Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for WD6 5EF
The telephone area code for WD6 5EF is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for WD6 5EF
| Latitude | 51.6670296586 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.278048879208 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WD6 5EF Postcode?
Download Speeds For WD6 5EF
| Average Mbps | 108.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 54.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
WD6 5EF has an average download speed of 108.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
746 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
72% of postcodes (857,474) have slower broadband speeds.
28% of postcodes (326,421) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WD6 5EF
| Average Mbps | 12.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
WD6 5EF has an average upload speed of 12.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,940 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
38% of postcodes (453,054) have slower upload speeds.
61% of postcodes (721,647) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WD6 5EF Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Elstree Screen Arts Academy
Address: Elstree Screen Arts Academy, Studio Way, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5NN
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 02083866220
Hertswood Academy
Address: Hertswood Academy, Cowley Hill, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5LG
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 02082387200
Yavneh College
Address: Yavneh College, Hillside Avenue, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1HL
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 02087365580
Yavneh College
Address: Yavneh College, Hillside Avenue, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1HL
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Saffron Green Primary School
Address: Saffron Green Primary School, Nicoll Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 2PP
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 02089533801
Kenilworth Primary School
Address: Kenilworth Primary School, Kenilworth Drive, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1QL
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 02089533459
Woodlands Primary School
Address: Woodlands Primary School, Alban Crescent, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5JF
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 02089532717
St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Address: St Teresa Catholic Primary School, Brook Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5HL
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 02089533753
Yavneh Primary School
Address: Yavneh Primary School, Hillside Avenue, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1HL
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 02087365580
Monksmead School
Address: Monksmead School, Hillside Avenue, Monksmead School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1HL
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 02089533328
Cowley Hill School
Address: Cowley Hill School, Winstre Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5DP
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 02089532218
Summerswood Primary School
Address: Summerswood Primary School, Furzehill Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 2DW
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 02089533139
Parkside Community Primary School
Address: Parkside Community Primary School, Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4EP
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 02083873000
Meryfield Primary School
Address: Meryfield Primary School, Theobald Street, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4PA
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact:
Shenley Primary School
Address: Shenley Primary School, London Road, Shenley, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 9DX
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01923855864
Newberries Primary School
Address: Newberries Primary School, Newberries Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 7EL
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01923857180
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WD6 5EF
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 27 LEEMING ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 4EB
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: HARLEY HOUSE, BROOK CLOSE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 5BT
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: FLAT 1, 199A SHENLEY ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 1AT
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 CLARENDON ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 1BD
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
OBOREHAMWOOD ORTHO CLINIC LTD
Address: 171 SHENLEY ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 1AH
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
ELSTREE DENTAL
Address: 10 FURZEHILL PARADE, SHENLEY ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 1DX
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WD6 5EF
METRO PHARMACY
Address: 11 LEEMING ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 4EB
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
WELLSWOOD PHARMACY
Address: WELLSWOOD HOUSE, FAIRWAY AVENUE, BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 1PU
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 3B, BOREHAMWOOD SHOPPING PARK, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 4PR
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
CAREPLUS PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2, 49 THEOBALD STREET, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 4RZ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 02082 077999
MED MART
Address: 2 IMPERIAL PLACE, MAXWELL ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 1JN
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 02083 815222
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: SHENLEY ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 1JG
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WD6 5EF
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BOREHAMWOOD)
Address: 181 SHENLEY ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 1AW
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
INSIGHT OPTICIANS
Address: 167 SHENLEY ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 1AH
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
BOREHAM WOOD EXTRA
Address: SHENLEY ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 1JG
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BOREHAMWOOD)
Address: 115 SHENLEY ROAD, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 1AG
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
CAROL ARKUSH OPTOMETRIST
Address: 6 LINKS DRIVE, ELSTREE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 3PS
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
DOCTOR DAVID GLOVER
Address: 24 CANONS CLOSE, RADLETT, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD7 7ER
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WD6 5EF
THEOBALD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 121 THEOBALD STREET, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 4PT
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 020 89533355
MANOR VIEW PRACTICE AT THEOBALD
Address: 121 THEOBALD STREET, BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 4PT
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
FAIRBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 4 FAIRWAY AVENUE, BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 1PR
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
FAIRBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 4 FAIRWAY AVENUE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 1PR
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 020 89537666
THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: BOREHAMWOOD SHOPPING CENTRE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 4PR
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 020 35383959
SCHOPWICK SURGERY
Address: EVERETT COURT, ROMELAND, ELSTREE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD6 3BJ
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: tel: 020 36671850
Motorway Junctions near WD6 5EF
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WD6 5EF
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WD6 5EF Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Hertsmere Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Oliver Dowden |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the WD6 5EF Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Hertsmere District Council and the County Council is Hertfordshire County Council.
Hertfordshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Hertsmere District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Hertsmere District at the following link Hertsmere District.How much is the Council Tax?
Hertsmere District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Hertsmere District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the WD6 5EF Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Hertfordshire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Library opening hours and locations | Hertfordshire County CouncilWhat Popular Supermarkets are near the WD6 5EF Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Shenley Road, BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 1AH | 1.15 miles | Directions from WD6 5EF to Iceland |
| Lidl, Borehamwood Shopping Park, BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 4PR | 1.16 miles | Directions from WD6 5EF to Lidl |
| Aldi, Borehamwood Shopping Park, BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 4PR | 1.16 miles | Directions from WD6 5EF to Aldi |
| Asda, Allum Lane, Elstree, BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 3LS | 1.61 miles | Directions from WD6 5EF to Asda |
| Morrisons, Barnet Lane, BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 2RN | 3.04 miles | Directions from WD6 5EF to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WD6 5EF Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Junction 4-5, M1 Motorway, London, NW7 3HB | 2.45 miles | Directions from WD6 5EF to Junction 4-5, M1 Motorway |
| South Mimms Motorway Services, Potters Bar, EN6 3QQ | 2.79 miles | Directions from WD6 5EF to South Mimms Motorway Services |
| Charter Place,, Watford, WD17 2DJ | 5.15 miles | Directions from WD6 5EF to Charter Place, |
| Knightsbridge House, Hool Close, NW9 8XG | 5.93 miles | Directions from WD6 5EF to Knightsbridge House |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Shenley Road, BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 1TE | 0.65 miles | Directions from WD6 5EF to McDonald's, Shenley Road, BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 1TE |
| McDonald's, Caravan Site, Sandy Lane, WATFORD, WD25 8HF | 3.03 miles | Directions from WD6 5EF to McDonald's, Caravan Site, Sandy Lane, WATFORD, WD25 8HF |
| McDonald's, Stonegrove, EDGWARE, HA8 8AF | 3.18 miles | Directions from WD6 5EF to McDonald's, Stonegrove, EDGWARE, HA8 8AF |
| McDonald's, High Street, BARNET, EN5 5XQ | 3.40 miles | Directions from WD6 5EF to McDonald's, High Street, BARNET, EN5 5XQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Shenley Road, BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 1AW | 0.70 miles | Directions from WD6 5EF to KFC Borehamwood - Shenley Road |
| KFC, Welcome Break Service Station, Bignells Corner, South Mimms, POTTERS BAR, EN6 3QQ | 2.79 miles | Directions from WD6 5EF to KFC South Mimms - M25 Services |
| KFC, Northway Circus, Barnet, LONDON, NW7 3ET | 3.25 miles | Directions from WD6 5EF to KFC London - Apex Corner |
| KFC, High Street, BARNET, EN5 5UZ | 3.34 miles | Directions from WD6 5EF to KFC Barnet - High Street |
| KFC, Station Road, EDGWARE, HA8 7AA | 3.78 miles | Directions from WD6 5EF to KFC Edgware - Station Road |