WD23 1DQ is a sought-after residential area on Merry Hill Road, 0.4km from Clayhill in Bushey. Administratively it sits within Bushey Heath ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
For serious buyers, WD23 1DQ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hertsmere.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £662k. 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00119614 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERRY HILL ROAD, WD23 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRY HILL ROAD, WD23 1DQ.
322
47
£ 54,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD23 1DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. WD23 1DQ's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £662k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD23 1DQ. The average age is 47.0. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 625,000
1 sales · Mean £ 625,000
Detached
£ 700,000
1 sales · Mean £ 700,000
Terraced
£ 423,000
1 sales · Mean £ 423,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD23 1DQ has low crime rates — 20 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
Hartsbourne Primary School
Little Reddings Primary School
Meadow Wood School
Avanti House Primary School
Bushey Meads School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bushey Food And Wine0.3 km
- Bushey News0.7 km
- Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.4 km
- Mattys Kitchen0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Three Crowns0.5 km
- Bushey Bowling Club0.9 km
- Horse And Chains0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bushey Fish Bar0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Flax Foods0.8 km
- Charcoal Grill Ltd1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Hartsbourne Country Club0.8 km
- Chikayan0.7 km
- Olivios0.7 km
- Sea Pebbles0.8 km
- Sonargaon Restaurant0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Budgens Stores Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bushey2.4 km
- Carpenders Park2.4 km
- Hatch End3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Merry Hill Road0.3 km
- The Royal Oak PH0.3 km
- Merry Hill Road0.3 km
- The Royal Oak PH0.4 km
- Three Crowns PH0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WD231DQ · Data under Open Government Licence