Is WD2 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in WD2 are higher than average, at 265 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in WD2?

The average property price in WD2 is currently around £476k.

What is the population of WD2?

The population for the WD2 area is approximately 25,450 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

WD2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WD2 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

25,450

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,242 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10

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8/10

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6/10

workEmployment

6/10

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8/10

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8/10

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8/10

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5/10

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4/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WD2's low deprivation rank, 66% ownership, and £476k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £476k. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD2 is a postcode district in Hertsmere, East of England, covering 0 active and 2080 retired postcodes.

Property: Average house prices in WD2 are around £476k, down 10.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WD2 at 265 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WD2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.6%

Asian / British Asian17.2%

Black / African / Caribbean5.9%

Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2163

Anti-social behaviour1484

Other theft746

Vehicle crime644

Criminal damage and arson469

school Local Schools

Kingswood Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils

Bushey Heath Primary School

Outstanding267 pupils

Highwood Primary School

Good432 pupils

Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding207 pupils

Bushey and Oxhey Infant School

Good164 pupils

Parkgate Junior School

Outstanding236 pupils

Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School

Good207 pupils

Kingsway Junior School

Good233 pupils