Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

HILBERRY COURT, WD23 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILBERRY COURT, WD23 1BS.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 56,900 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WD23 1BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.8% year-on-year.

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

WD23 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Hilberry Court, 0.1km from Clayhill in Bushey. Administratively it sits within Bushey Park ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hertsmere.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k, down 6.8% 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00119651 (shared with 17 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 1BS. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.4%
Asian / British Asian13.3%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 298,000

7 sales · Mean £ 289,410

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

WD23 1BS has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences43
Vehicle crime16
Burglary12
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Ashfield Junior School

Good223 pupils0.1 km
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Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding207 pupils0.2 km
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Little Reddings Primary School

Good334 pupils0.9 km
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Bushey Heath Primary School

Outstanding267 pupils1.0 km
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Meadow Wood School

Good36 pupils1.1 km
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Bushey Meads School

Good1230 pupils1.1 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils1.2 km
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Bournehall Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Wenzels The Bakers1.0 km
  • Bushey Food And Wine0.1 km
  • Bushey News0.9 km
  • Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.0 km
  • Mattys Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Three Crowns0.7 km
  • Horse And Chains0.3 km
  • Red Lion1.0 km
  • The King Stag Public House0.9 km
  • The Swan Public House0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bushey Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Sakura1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Chikayan1.0 km
  • Olivios1.0 km
  • St Margarets Enterprises The Barn Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • AG Catering Limited0.5 km
  • Bar Pizzeria0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bushey2.1 km
  • Carpenders Park2.4 km
  • Watford High Street2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Royal Oak PH0.0 km
  • The Royal Oak PH0.1 km
  • Steeplands0.2 km
  • Steeplands0.2 km
  • Merry Hill Road0.3 km