Barkston Path, Borehamwood
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD6 5BB.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Barkston Path, Borehamwood have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 20 Jun 2020. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £454,000. Recorded sale prices on Barkston Path range from £417,000 to £505,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Barkston Path compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Barkston Path has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WD6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 3 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £454,000 | 20 Jun 2020 |
Sold prices on Barkston Path
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Barkston Path WD6 5BB | 20 Jun 2020 | £417,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Barkston Path WD6 5BB | 28 Nov 2018 | £440,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Barkston Path WD6 5BB | 31 May 2016 | £505,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Barkston Path
Crime
213 crimes were reported within about a mile of Barkston Path in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 82 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 |
| Drugs | 19 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 14 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Other theft | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Barkston Path is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Radlett and Borehamwood Brooks at Borehamwood Flood warning area
- Upper River Colne and Radlett Brook Flood alert area
- Mimmshall Brook Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Barkston Path
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Community Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Woodlands Primary School 218 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Cowley Hill School 416 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hertswood Academy 1,144 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Meryfield Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School 196 pupils | Primary Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy 524 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Yavneh Primary School 418 pupils | Primary Orthodox Jewish | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Radlett station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
- Potters Bar station 4.0 mi · 1 hr 20 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Stilton Path (nr, Stapleton Road) 2 min walk
- Stilton Path (opp, Stapleton Road) 2 min walk
- Redwood Rise (opp, Stanborough Avenue) 2 min walk
- Ayot Path (adj, Stapleton Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Fairbrook Medical Centre
4 Fairway Avenue, Borehamwood · 0.9 mi - The Grove Medical Centre
Borehamwood Shopping Centre, Borehamwood · 1.1 mi - The Red House Group
The Red House Surgery, 124 Watling Street, Radlett · 1.9 mi - Schopwick Surgery
Everett Court, Romeland, Borehamwood · 2.1 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Boreham Wood - Leeming Road · 0.4 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Borehamwood Hartforde Rd · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Boreham Wood - Organ Hall Road · 0.8 mi
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food M&S Borehamwood SF · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Metro Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Wellswood Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Med Mart · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 52.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 36.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 635 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,856 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Hertsmere with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Barkston Path
Ethnic group
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.2% | 77.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 8.2% | 10.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.1% | 3.8% |
Religion
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 43.1% | 41.8% |
| No religion | 31.5% | 24.2% |
| Jewish | 8.2% | 17% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 1% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.3% | 77.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 24.7% | 22.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 28.8% | 39.6% |
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 16% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.7% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.6% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.4% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.9% | 53.5% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 31.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 37.4% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36.2% | 31.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 15.7% | 15.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.7% | 11.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Hertsmere.
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