Retford Close, Borehamwood
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD6 5QN.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Retford Close, Borehamwood have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 4 Feb 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £495,250. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Retford Close range from £485,000 to £505,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Retford Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Retford Close 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 4 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £495,250 | 4 Feb 2025 |
Sold prices on Retford Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Retford Close WD6 5QN | 4 Feb 2025 | £485,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Retford Close WD6 5QN | 6 Jun 2024 | £501,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Retford Close WD6 5QN | 28 Jun 2021 | £505,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Retford Close WD6 5QN | 9 Mar 2018 | £490,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Retford Close | £490,000 (Mar 2018) → £505,000 (Jun 2021) | +3% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Retford Close
Crime
186 crimes were reported within about a mile of Retford Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 71 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 |
| Drugs | 17 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 11 |
| Other theft | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Retford Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Radlett and Borehamwood Brooks at Borehamwood Flood warning area
- Upper River Colne and Radlett 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 Retford Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Community Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Woodlands Primary School 218 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Cowley Hill School 416 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Meryfield Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Hertswood Academy 1,144 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School 196 pupils | Primary Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy 524 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Hertsmere Jewish Primary School 422 pupils | Primary Jewish | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 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 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
- Potters Bar station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Stilton Path (opp, Stapleton Road) 1 min walk
- Stilton Path (nr, Stapleton Road) 1 min walk
- Ayot Path (adj, Stapleton Road) 2 min walk
- Greenside (opp, Aycliffe 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 · 1.8 mi - Schopwick Surgery
Everett Court, Romeland, Borehamwood · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Boreham Wood - Leeming Road · 0.3 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Borehamwood Hartforde Rd · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Boreham Wood - Organ Hall Road · 0.7 mi
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food M&S Borehamwood SF · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Metro Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Wellswood Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Med Mart · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 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 5 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 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 | 54.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 32.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 678 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,805 |
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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Retford Close
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Who lives around Retford Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.3% | 77.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.8% | 10.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.3% | 3.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 3% | 3.8% |
Religion
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 42.4% | 41.8% |
| No religion | 27.5% | 24.2% |
| Jewish | 14.7% | 17% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 5% |
| Muslim | 3% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 77.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 21.9% | 22.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.7% | 39.6% |
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 16% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.6% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.1% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.4% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 53.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 31.9% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38.3% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 29.4% | 31.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 23.2% | 15.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.1% | 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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