Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

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

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

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Population

322

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 54,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD23 1DQ 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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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British66.7%
Asian / British Asian24.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
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

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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour13
Vehicle crime10
Other theft9
Other crime6

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 pupils0.5 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 pupils1.4 km
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Bushey Meads School

Good1230 pupils1.4 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 Kitchen0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Three Crowns0.5 km
  • Bushey Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Horse And Chains0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bushey Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Flax Foods0.8 km
  • Charcoal Grill Ltd1.0 km
restaurant

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
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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