Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

SCHOOL LANE, WD23 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL LANE, WD23 1BY.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 56,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WD23 1BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £466k, 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.

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

WD23 1BY is a sought-after residential area on School Lane, 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 1BY 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £466k. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00119653 (shared with 16 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 1BY. 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

White / British83.9%
Asian / British Asian9.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 455,000

13 sales · Mean £ 458,346

Semi-Detached

£ 465,000

3 sales · Mean £ 479,666

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

WD23 1BY has low crime rates — 18 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 offences24
Vehicle crime11
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft7
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding207 pupils0.1 km
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Ashfield Junior School

Good223 pupils0.3 km
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Bushey Heath Primary School

Outstanding267 pupils1.0 km
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Hartsbourne Primary School

Good203 pupils1.1 km
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Little Reddings Primary School

Good334 pupils1.2 km
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Meadow Wood School

Good36 pupils1.3 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils1.3 km
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Bushey Meads School

Good1230 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Bushey Food And Wine0.2 km
  • Bushey News0.8 km
  • Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.3 km
  • Mattys Kitchen0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Three Crowns0.7 km
  • Bushey Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Horse And Chains0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bushey Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Flax Foods0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Hartsbourne Country Club0.9 km
  • Chikayan0.9 km
  • Olivios0.9 km
  • Sea Pebbles1.0 km
  • Sonargaon Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Budgens Stores Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bushey2.2 km
  • Carpenders Park2.3 km
  • Watford High Street3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Royal Oak PH0.2 km
  • The Royal Oak PH0.3 km
  • Merry Hill Road0.3 km
  • Merry Hill Road0.4 km
  • Steeplands0.5 km