WD23 1BD is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.3km from Bushey in Bushey. Administratively it sits within Bushey St James ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD23, WD23 1BD offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k. 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00119661 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, WD23 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, WD23 1BD.
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£ 56,900 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD23 1BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WD23 1BD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £372k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD23 1BD. The average age is 40.0. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 325,000
13 sales · Mean £ 346,676
Detached
£ 495,000
1 sales · Mean £ 495,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD23 1BD has low crime rates — 21 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.
school Local Schools
Falconer School
The Grange Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Bournehall Primary School
Bushey Manor Junior School
Little Reddings Primary School
Ashfield Junior School
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bushey Food And Wine1.0 km
- Tweens Pharmacy0.1 km
- Lucky News0.8 km
- NJ Shallis Butchers Ltd0.8 km
- Spar0.1 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bushey Conservative Club0.1 km
- Horse And Chains0.6 km
- Red Lion0.0 km
- The King Stag Public House0.3 km
- The Swan Public House0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- AG Catering Limited0.7 km
- Bar Pizzeria0.3 km
- Bella Rosa0.1 km
- Blue Check0.3 km
- India Garden Restaurant0.1 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Blue Ocean Fish N Chips0.9 km
- Sakura0.8 km
- La Padella1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bushey1.3 km
- Watford High Street2.0 km
- Carpenders Park2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Red Lion PH0.0 km
- Red Lion PH0.1 km
- Bournehall Road0.2 km
- The Grange Academy0.2 km
- Bournehall Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD231BD · Data under Open Government Licence