Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

WD23 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD23 1BA.

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Population

418

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 56,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD23 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WD23 1BA's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

WD23 1BA is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Bushey in Watford (Watford). Administratively it sits within Bushey North ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

For serious buyers, WD23 1BA is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00119663 (shared with 36 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 1BA. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.0%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

WD23 1BA has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences29
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order6
Drugs5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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The Grange Academy

Inadequate975 pupils0.1 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils0.2 km
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Falconer School

Good94 pupils0.2 km
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Bushey Manor Junior School

Good227 pupils0.5 km
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Bournehall Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.7 km
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Bushey and Oxhey Infant School

Good164 pupils0.7 km
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Little Reddings Primary School

Good334 pupils1.0 km
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Ashfield Junior School

Good223 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Village News0.3 km
  • News Bit0.8 km
  • Rich Wines1.0 km
  • Fairy Bakes0.8 km
  • Rosewood Express0.8 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Villiers Arms0.8 km
  • The Railway Arms0.9 km
  • Bushey Conservative Club0.1 km
  • Horse And Chains0.9 km
  • Red Lion0.3 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Barracuda0.3 km
  • China House0.3 km
  • Durans Bistro0.4 km
  • HEAL Eats0.2 km
  • Al Forno Cafe1.0 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Eat-Well Diner Ltd0.8 km
  • Burgitzza1.0 km
  • Fusion Twist0.9 km
  • Ho Lok0.9 km
  • La Padella0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bushey1.0 km
  • Watford High Street1.7 km
  • Watford2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Grange Academy0.0 km
  • The Grange Academy0.1 km
  • Red Lion PH0.2 km
  • Red Lion PH0.2 km
  • Grange Road0.5 km