Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

HIGH STREET, WD23 1BL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

201

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 56,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD23 1BL 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.

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. WD23 1BL's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £638k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

WD23 1BL is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.3km from Bushey in Bushey. Administratively it sits within Bushey Park ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

For serious buyers, WD23 1BL is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £638k. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00119648 (shared with 197 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 1BL. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.5%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 425,000

1 sales · Mean £ 425,000

Detached

£ 768,750

2 sales · Mean £ 768,750

Terraced

£ 565,000

1 sales · Mean £ 565,000

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

WD23 1BL has low crime rates — 22 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 offences49
Anti-social behaviour14
Vehicle crime13
Criminal damage and arson11
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Ashfield Junior School

Good223 pupils0.3 km
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Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding207 pupils0.5 km
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Little Reddings Primary School

Good334 pupils0.7 km
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Falconer School

Good94 pupils0.9 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils0.9 km
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Bournehall Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.9 km
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The Grange Academy

Inadequate975 pupils0.9 km
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Meadow Wood School

Good36 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Bushey Food And Wine0.4 km
  • Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.3 km
  • Tweens Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Lucky News0.8 km
  • NJ Shallis Butchers Ltd0.8 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bushey Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Blue Ocean Fish N Chips0.8 km
  • Sakura0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • St Margarets Enterprises The Barn Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • AG Catering Limited0.4 km
  • Bar Pizzeria0.4 km
  • Bella Rosa0.5 km
  • Blue Check0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Bushey Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Horse And Chains0.0 km
  • Red Lion0.6 km
  • The King Stag Public House0.5 km
  • The Swan Public House0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bushey1.8 km
  • Carpenders Park2.4 km
  • Watford High Street2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Steeplands0.1 km
  • Melbourne Road0.1 km
  • Steeplands0.1 km
  • Melbourne Road0.2 km
  • The Royal Oak PH0.4 km