Area Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

WD23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WD23 postcode area.

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Population

21,093

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 50,325 /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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6/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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5/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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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.

home £559,875 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.0%
Asian / British Asian14.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1267
Anti-social behaviour999
Other theft641
Vehicle crime340
Criminal damage and arson299

school Local Schools

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Bushey Heath Primary School

Outstanding267 pupils
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Highwood Primary School

Good432 pupils
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Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding207 pupils
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Bushey and Oxhey Infant School

Good164 pupils
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Bushey Manor Junior School

Good227 pupils
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Bournehall Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils
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Ashfield Junior School

Good223 pupils
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Bushey Bowling Club
  • Bushey Conservative Club
  • Horse And Chains
  • Powerleague Fives Ltd
  • Red Lion
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • AG Catering Limited
  • Bar Pizzeria
  • Barracuda
  • Beaumonts Cafe
  • Bella Rosa
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Budgens Stores Ltd
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Brothers Fish And Chips
  • Blue Ocean Fish N Chips
  • Bushey Fish Bar
  • Charcoal Grill Ltd
  • Delicias
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Tweens Pharmacy
  • Ar & VS Food And Wine
  • Bushey Food And Wine
  • Bushey News
  • Costcutter Bournehall Superstore
  • + 18 more