WD23 is a postcode district in Hertsmere, East of England, covering 762 active and 390 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WD23 (25%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners (22%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes WD23 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WD23 are around £559k, down 10.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WD23 at 204 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 42 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 WD23 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WD23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WD23 postcode area.
21,093
42
£ 50,325 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
WD23 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £559k, 69% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £559k. Property prices are trending down 10.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Bushey Heath Primary School
Highwood Primary School
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School
Bushey Manor Junior School
Bournehall Primary School
Ashfield Junior School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bushey Bowling Club
- Bushey Conservative Club
- Horse And Chains
- Powerleague Fives Ltd
- Red Lion
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- AG Catering Limited
- Bar Pizzeria
- Barracuda
- Beaumonts Cafe
- Bella Rosa
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Budgens Stores Ltd
- Tesco
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Brothers Fish And Chips
- Blue Ocean Fish N Chips
- Bushey Fish Bar
- Charcoal Grill Ltd
- Delicias
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Tweens Pharmacy
- Ar & VS Food And Wine
- Bushey Food And Wine
- Bushey News
- Costcutter Bournehall Superstore
- + 18 more
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