WD23 1DB is a sought-after residential area on Victoria Road, 0.3km from Merry Hill in Bushey. Administratively it sits within Bushey Park ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD23, WD23 1DB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £492k, down 10.2% 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00119642 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA ROAD, WD23 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, WD23 1DB.
288
46
£ 56,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD23 1DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
WD23 1DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £492k, 96% 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 down 10.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD23 1DB. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 468,250
6 sales · Mean £ 461,916
Detached
£ 635,000
1 sales · Mean £ 635,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD23 1DB has low crime rates — 21 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Little Reddings Primary School
Bushey Heath Primary School
Falconer School
The Grange Academy
Hartsbourne Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bushey Food And Wine0.3 km
- Bushey News1.0 km
- Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.3 km
- Village News1.0 km
- Tweens Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Three Crowns0.8 km
- Bushey Bowling Club0.8 km
- Horse And Chains0.4 km
- The King Stag Public House1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Bushey Fish Bar0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- St Margarets Enterprises The Barn Coffee Shop0.3 km
- Barracuda1.0 km
- China House1.0 km
- Durans Bistro0.9 km
- AG Catering Limited0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bushey2.0 km
- Carpenders Park2.2 km
- Watford High Street2.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Royal Oak PH0.3 km
- The Royal Oak PH0.3 km
- Steeplands0.4 km
- Steeplands0.4 km
- Merry Hill Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WD231DB · Data under Open Government Licence