Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

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

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

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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 1DG 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

WD23 1DG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £583k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £583k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 11.7% year-on-year.

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

WD23 1DG is a sought-after residential area on Merry Hill Road, 0.5km 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 1DG 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £583k, down 11.7% 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 1DG 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 1DG. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 600,000

3 sales · Mean £ 589,166

Semi-Detached

£ 585,000

1 sales · Mean £ 585,000

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

WD23 1DG has low crime rates — 18 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.

Violence and sexual offences20
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime9
Other crime6
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding207 pupils0.2 km
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Ashfield Junior School

Good223 pupils0.4 km
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Bushey Heath Primary School

Outstanding267 pupils0.9 km
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Hartsbourne Primary School

Good203 pupils1.0 km
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Little Reddings Primary School

Good334 pupils1.3 km
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Meadow Wood School

Good36 pupils1.4 km
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Avanti House Primary School

Good420 pupils1.5 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Three Crowns0.6 km
  • Bushey Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Horse And Chains0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bushey Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Flax Foods0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Hartsbourne Country Club0.8 km
  • Chikayan0.8 km
  • Olivios0.8 km
  • Sea Pebbles0.9 km
  • Sonargaon Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Budgens Stores Ltd0.8 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
  • Merry Hill Road0.4 km
  • The Royal Oak PH0.4 km
  • Three Crowns PH0.5 km