WD23 1DE is a sought-after residential area on Merry Hill Road, 0.4km 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 1DE offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £605k. 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00119652 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERRY HILL ROAD, WD23 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRY HILL ROAD, WD23 1DE.
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41
£ 56,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD23 1DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
WD23 1DE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £605k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £605k 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 1DE. The average age is 41.4. 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
£ 605,000
1 sales · Mean £ 605,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD23 1DE has low crime rates — 17 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
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
Ashfield Junior School
Bushey Heath Primary School
Hartsbourne Primary School
Little Reddings Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Falconer School
Meadow Wood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bushey Food And Wine0.3 km
- Bushey News0.9 km
- Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.4 km
- Mattys Kitchen1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Three Crowns0.8 km
- Bushey Bowling Club0.8 km
- Horse And Chains0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Bushey Fish Bar0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Hartsbourne Country Club0.9 km
- Chikayan1.0 km
- Olivios1.0 km
- St Margarets Enterprises The Barn Coffee Shop0.4 km
- AG Catering Limited0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bushey2.1 km
- Carpenders Park2.2 km
- Watford High Street3.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Royal Oak PH0.3 km
- The Royal Oak PH0.4 km
- Merry Hill Road0.4 km
- Merry Hill Road0.5 km
- Steeplands0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WD231DE · Data under Open Government Licence