Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

LARKEN CLOSE, WD23 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKEN CLOSE, WD23 1AY.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 54,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD23 1AY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WD23 1AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £496k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £496k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.

home £496,212 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD23 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Larken Close, 0.5km from Clayhill in Bushey. Administratively it sits within Bushey Park ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

For serious buyers, WD23 1AY is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £496k, up 3.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WD23 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00119612 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD23 1AY. The average age is 53.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.4%
Asian / British Asian18.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 459,225

6 sales · Mean £ 465,408

Terraced

£ 485,000

1 sales · Mean £ 485,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WD23 1AY has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23
Drugs20
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft12
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding207 pupils0.5 km
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Bushey Heath Primary School

Outstanding267 pupils0.5 km
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Ashfield Junior School

Good223 pupils0.7 km
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Hartsbourne Primary School

Good203 pupils0.8 km
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Avanti House Primary School

Good420 pupils1.2 km
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Little Reddings Primary School

Good334 pupils1.3 km
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Meadow Wood School

Good36 pupils1.3 km
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Bushey Meads School

Good1230 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Bushey Food And Wine0.5 km
  • Bushey News0.3 km
  • Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.6 km
  • Mattys Kitchen0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Three Crowns0.2 km
  • Bushey Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Horse And Chains0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Mabels Vintage Tearooms0.9 km
  • Hartsbourne Country Club0.8 km
  • Chikayan0.4 km
  • Olivios0.4 km
  • Sea Pebbles0.5 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bushey Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Flax Foods0.5 km
  • The Garden Cafe1.0 km
  • Charcoal Grill Ltd0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Budgens Stores Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bushey2.6 km
  • Carpenders Park2.7 km
  • Hatch End3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Three Crowns PH0.1 km
  • Merry Hill Road0.2 km
  • Three Crowns PH0.2 km
  • Merry Hill Road0.3 km
  • St Peter's Close0.3 km