WD23 1BW is a sought-after residential area on Ash Hill Close, 0.4km 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 1BW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £494k, up 11.8% 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00119653 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASH HILL CLOSE, WD23 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH HILL CLOSE, WD23 1BW.
299
40
£ 56,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD23 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
WD23 1BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £494k, 89% 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 up 11.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD23 1BW. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 458,750
6 sales · Mean £ 489,750
Detached
£ 625,000
1 sales · Mean £ 625,000
Semi-Detached
£ 485,000
3 sales · Mean £ 510,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD23 1BW has low crime rates — 19 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
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
Ashfield Junior School
Bushey Heath Primary School
Hartsbourne Primary School
Little Reddings Primary School
Meadow Wood School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Bushey Meads School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bushey Food And Wine0.3 km
- Bushey News0.7 km
- Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.4 km
- Mattys Kitchen0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Three Crowns0.6 km
- Bushey Bowling Club0.8 km
- Horse And Chains0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bushey Fish Bar0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Flax Foods0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Hartsbourne Country Club0.9 km
- Chikayan0.8 km
- Olivios0.8 km
- Sea Pebbles0.9 km
- Sonargaon Restaurant0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Budgens Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bushey2.3 km
- Carpenders Park2.3 km
- Hatch End3.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Royal Oak PH0.3 km
- Merry Hill Road0.3 km
- The Royal Oak PH0.3 km
- Merry Hill Road0.3 km
- Three Crowns PH0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WD231BW · Data under Open Government Licence