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.
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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41
£ 56,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD23 1DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
Ashfield Junior School
Bushey Heath Primary School
Little Reddings Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Hartsbourne Primary School
Falconer School
The Grange Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Three Crowns0.8 km
- Bushey Bowling Club0.7 km
- Horse And Chains0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Bushey Fish Bar0.4 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 Limited0.7 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
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Postcode Profile: WD231DJ · Data under Open Government Licence