Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

MERRY HILL ROAD, WD23 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRY HILL ROAD, WD23 1DF.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 56,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD23 1DF combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£842k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £842k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 17.2% year-on-year.

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

WD23 1DF 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.

For serious buyers, WD23 1DF is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £842k, down 17.2% 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00119642 (shared with 18 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 1DF. 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

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian7.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 667,500

2 sales · Mean £ 667,500

Detached

£ 877,500

4 sales · Mean £ 897,500

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

WD23 1DF has low crime rates — 20 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 offences17
Vehicle crime8
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft5
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding207 pupils0.3 km
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Ashfield Junior School

Good223 pupils0.4 km
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Bushey Heath Primary School

Outstanding267 pupils1.1 km
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Hartsbourne Primary School

Good203 pupils1.2 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils1.3 km
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Little Reddings Primary School

Good334 pupils1.3 km
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Falconer School

Good94 pupils1.4 km
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The Grange Academy

Inadequate975 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Bushey Food And Wine0.4 km
  • Bushey News0.9 km
  • Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.4 km
  • Mattys Kitchen1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Three Crowns0.8 km
  • Bushey Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Horse And Chains0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Bushey Fish Bar0.5 km
restaurant

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 Limited0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bushey2.1 km
  • Carpenders Park2.1 km
  • Watford High Street3.0 km

Bus Stops

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