Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

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

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

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Population

459

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Avg Age

40

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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 1DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WD23 1DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.2M, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.2M 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 1DU is a sought-after residential area on Merry Hill Road, 0.5km from Bushey in Bushey. Administratively it sits within Bushey St James ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD23, WD23 1DU offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M. 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00119661 (shared with 39 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 1DU. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.8%
Asian / British Asian18.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 992,500

2 sales · Mean £ 992,500

Flat

£ 1,025,000

6 sales · Mean £ 1,041,250

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

WD23 1DU has low crime rates — 11 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 offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils0.2 km
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The Grange Academy

Inadequate975 pupils0.5 km
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Falconer School

Good94 pupils0.6 km
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Bushey Manor Junior School

Good227 pupils0.7 km
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Bushey and Oxhey Infant School

Good164 pupils0.9 km
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Ashfield Junior School

Good223 pupils1.0 km
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Bournehall Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.0 km
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Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding207 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • St Margarets Enterprises The Barn Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Load Of Hay1.0 km
  • Barracuda0.4 km
  • China House0.5 km
  • Durans Bistro0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • 'Nim's Kitchen'0.9 km
  • Village News0.5 km
  • News Bit0.8 km
  • Rich Wines0.9 km
  • Fairy Bakes0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Villiers Arms0.8 km
  • The Railway Arms0.9 km
  • Bushey Conservative Club0.4 km
  • Horse And Chains0.8 km
  • Red Lion0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Fusion Twist1.0 km
  • Ho Lok1.0 km
  • La Padella0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bushey1.0 km
  • Carpenders Park1.9 km
  • Watford High Street1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Grange Academy0.4 km
  • Red Lion PH0.4 km
  • Red Lion PH0.4 km
  • The Grange Academy0.4 km