Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

MERRY HILL MOUNT, WD23 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRY HILL MOUNT, WD23 1DJ.

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Population

445

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 56,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. WD23 1DJ's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £493k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.

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

WD23 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Merry Hill Mount, 0.4km from Clayhill in Bushey. Administratively it sits within Bushey Park ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

For serious buyers, WD23 1DJ is 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £493k, up 4.0% 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00119652 (shared with 22 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 1DJ. 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

White / British78.1%
Asian / British Asian14.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
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

£ 462,500

14 sales · Mean £ 489,785

Detached

£ 645,000

3 sales · Mean £ 719,000

Semi-Detached

£ 493,750

2 sales · Mean £ 493,750

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

WD23 1DJ has low crime rates — 19 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime7
Burglary5
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 pupils0.3 km
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Bushey Heath Primary School

Outstanding267 pupils1.1 km
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Little Reddings Primary School

Good334 pupils1.2 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils1.2 km
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Hartsbourne Primary School

Good203 pupils1.3 km
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Falconer School

Good94 pupils1.3 km
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The Grange Academy

Inadequate975 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Bushey Food And Wine0.3 km
  • Bushey News0.9 km
  • Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.3 km
  • Village News1.0 km
  • Tweens Pharmacy1.0 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Three Crowns0.8 km
  • Bushey Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Horse And Chains0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Bushey Fish Bar0.4 km
restaurant

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 Limited0.7 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bushey2.1 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
  • Merry Hill Road0.4 km
  • Steeplands0.4 km