Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

WD23 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD23 1DS.

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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 1DS 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 1DS's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

WD23 1DS is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Merry Hill in Bushey. Administratively it sits within Bushey Park ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

For serious buyers, WD23 1DS 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DS 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 1DS. 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.

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

WD23 1DS has low crime rates — 14 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 offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Ashfield Junior School

Good223 pupils0.4 km
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Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding207 pupils0.5 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils0.9 km
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The Grange Academy

Inadequate975 pupils1.1 km
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Falconer School

Good94 pupils1.1 km
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Little Reddings Primary School

Good334 pupils1.2 km
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Bournehall Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.3 km
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Bushey Manor Junior School

Good227 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.5 km
  • Village News0.8 km
  • Tweens Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Bushey Food And Wine0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • St Margarets Enterprises The Barn Coffee Shop0.1 km
  • Barracuda0.8 km
  • China House0.8 km
  • Durans Bistro0.8 km
  • HEAL Eats0.8 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Bushey Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Bushey Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Horse And Chains0.5 km
  • Red Lion0.8 km
  • The King Stag Public House0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Bushey Fish Bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bushey1.7 km
  • Carpenders Park1.9 km
  • Watford High Street2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Steeplands0.5 km
  • Steeplands0.5 km