Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

HIGH STREET, WD23 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, WD23 1BH.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 56,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WD23 1BH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £347k, 60% 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. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.

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

WD23 1BH is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.2km 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 1BH offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k, down 10.7% year-on-year. 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00119665 (shared with 23 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 1BH. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.3%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 347,500

4 sales · Mean £ 396,998

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

WD23 1BH has low crime rates — 28 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 offences40
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft8
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Falconer School

Good94 pupils0.4 km
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The Grange Academy

Inadequate975 pupils0.4 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils0.4 km
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Bournehall Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.6 km
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Little Reddings Primary School

Good334 pupils0.8 km
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Ashfield Junior School

Good223 pupils0.8 km
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Bushey Manor Junior School

Good227 pupils0.8 km
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Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding207 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Bushey Food And Wine0.9 km
  • Tweens Pharmacy0.0 km
  • Lucky News0.8 km
  • NJ Shallis Butchers Ltd0.8 km
  • Spar0.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Bushey Conservative Club0.2 km
  • Horse And Chains0.6 km
  • Red Lion0.1 km
  • The King Stag Public House0.2 km
  • The Swan Public House0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • AG Catering Limited0.7 km
  • Bar Pizzeria0.2 km
  • Bella Rosa0.0 km
  • Blue Check0.2 km
  • India Garden Restaurant0.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Blue Ocean Fish N Chips0.8 km
  • Sakura0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bushey1.4 km
  • Watford High Street2.1 km
  • Carpenders Park2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bournehall Road0.1 km
  • Red Lion PH0.1 km
  • Bournehall Road0.2 km
  • Red Lion PH0.2 km
  • Melbourne Road0.3 km