WD23 1DT is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Merry Hill in Bushey. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bushey Park ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
Within the WD23 district, this postcode is characterised by a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 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 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00119652 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WD23 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD23 1DT.
445
41
£ 56,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD23 1DT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD23 1DT combines high owner-occupation (90%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 1DT. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD23 1DT has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ashfield Junior School
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
The Grange Academy
Falconer School
Little Reddings Primary School
Bournehall Primary School
Bushey Manor Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.5 km
- Village News0.8 km
- Tweens Pharmacy0.8 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Bushey Food And Wine0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- St Margarets Enterprises The Barn Coffee Shop0.0 km
- Barracuda0.8 km
- China House0.8 km
- Durans Bistro0.7 km
- HEAL Eats0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bushey Bowling Club0.8 km
- Bushey Conservative Club0.9 km
- Horse And Chains0.4 km
- Red Lion0.8 km
- The King Stag Public House0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Bushey Fish Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bushey1.7 km
- Carpenders Park2.0 km
- Watford High Street2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Steeplands0.4 km
- Steeplands0.4 km
- The Royal Oak PH0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WD231DT · Data under Open Government Licence