Market outlook for WD6
Key indicators for buyers
The WD6 market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-17.1%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 15.5x in 2021 to 11.9x today. Rising rents (£1,787/mo, +3.4%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Prices by property type
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Hertsmere area
A home in Hertsmere costs 11.9x the local median salary — very stretched, improving from a peak of 15.5x in 2021.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Hertsmere area
Average monthly rent in Hertsmere is £1,787, up 3.4% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Hertsmere price of £446,571 with a 25% deposit (£112k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,762 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses WD6 avg. price with Hertsmere rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,762) are £25 less than renting (£1,787). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £112k — it would take around 9 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
FLAT 25, AFFINITY PLACE, 12, ELSTREE WAY WD6 1JE | Flat/Maisonette | £410,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
43, OAKWOOD AVENUE WD6 1SS | Semi-detached | £695,000 | 19 Jan 2026 |
43, WORDSWORTH GARDENS WD6 2AB | Terraced | £650,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
4, RESTON PATH WD6 5AU | Terraced | £358,000 | 12 Jan 2026 |
23, THE REDDINGS WD6 4SS | Flat/Maisonette | £332,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
FLAT 30, ODETTE COURT, STATION ROAD WD6 1GQ | Flat/Maisonette | £301,000 | 5 Jan 2026 |
FLAT 21, SOMERVILLE HOUSE, HOLMESLEY ROAD WD6 1AJ |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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