WD23 1AP is a sought-after residential area on Merry Hill Road, 0.4km from Clayhill in Bushey. Administratively it sits within Bushey Heath ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD23, WD23 1AP offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hertsmere.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £870k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WD23 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00119614 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERRY HILL ROAD, WD23 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRY HILL ROAD, WD23 1AP.
322
47
£ 54,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD23 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. WD23 1AP's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £870k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD23 1AP. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 838,000
5 sales · Mean £ 824,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD23 1AP has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
Ashfield Junior School
Bushey Heath Primary School
Hartsbourne Primary School
Little Reddings Primary School
Meadow Wood School
Bushey Meads School
Avanti House Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bushey Food And Wine0.3 km
- Bushey News0.6 km
- Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.4 km
- Mattys Kitchen0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Three Crowns0.4 km
- Bushey Bowling Club0.8 km
- Horse And Chains0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bushey Fish Bar0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Flax Foods0.7 km
- Charcoal Grill Ltd0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Hartsbourne Country Club0.9 km
- Chikayan0.7 km
- Olivios0.7 km
- Sea Pebbles0.7 km
- Sonargaon Restaurant0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Budgens Stores Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bushey2.4 km
- Carpenders Park2.5 km
- Hatch End3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Merry Hill Road0.1 km
- Merry Hill Road0.2 km
- The Royal Oak PH0.2 km
- Three Crowns PH0.3 km
- The Royal Oak PH0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD231AP · Data under Open Government Licence