WD23 1BP is a sought-after residential area on School Lane, 0.2km from Clayhill in Bushey. Administratively it sits within Bushey Park ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD23, WD23 1BP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £695k. 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00119653 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOOL LANE, WD23 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL LANE, WD23 1BP.
299
40
£ 56,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD23 1BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
WD23 1BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £695k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £695k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD23 1BP. The average age is 39.8. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 659,750
2 sales · Mean £ 659,750
Semi-Detached
£ 720,000
1 sales · Mean £ 720,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD23 1BP has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ashfield Junior School
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
Little Reddings Primary School
Meadow Wood School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Falconer School
Bournehall Primary School
The Grange Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bushey Food And Wine0.2 km
- Bushey News1.0 km
- Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.1 km
- Tweens Pharmacy0.8 km
- Lucky News1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Three Crowns0.8 km
- Bushey Conservative Club0.9 km
- Horse And Chains0.2 km
- Red Lion0.8 km
- The King Stag Public House0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bushey Fish Bar0.5 km
- Blue Ocean Fish N Chips1.0 km
- Sakura1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- St Margarets Enterprises The Barn Coffee Shop0.4 km
- AG Catering Limited0.5 km
- Bar Pizzeria0.6 km
- Bella Rosa0.7 km
- Blue Check0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bushey2.0 km
- Carpenders Park2.4 km
- Watford High Street2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Steeplands0.1 km
- The Royal Oak PH0.1 km
- Steeplands0.1 km
- The Royal Oak PH0.2 km
- Melbourne Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD231BP · Data under Open Government Licence