WD23 1DW is a sought-after residential area on Kemp Place, 0.3km 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 1DW 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £577k, down 2.6% year-on-year. 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00119661 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KEMP PLACE, WD23 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEMP PLACE, WD23 1DW.
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£ 56,900 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD23 1DW 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.
Area Character
WD23 1DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £577k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £577k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD23 1DW. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 480,000
11 sales · Mean £ 487,318
Flat
£ 320,000
3 sales · Mean £ 335,333
Semi-Detached
£ 565,000
1 sales · Mean £ 565,000
Detached
£ 725,000
1 sales · Mean £ 725,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD23 1DW has low crime rates — 28 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
The Grange Academy
Falconer School
Bushey Manor Junior School
Bournehall Primary School
Ashfield Junior School
Little Reddings Primary School
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Bushey Food And Wine1.0 km
- Tweens Pharmacy0.2 km
- Lucky News1.0 km
- NJ Shallis Butchers Ltd1.0 km
- Spar0.2 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bushey Conservative Club0.2 km
- Horse And Chains0.6 km
- Red Lion0.2 km
- The King Stag Public House0.4 km
- The Swan Public House0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- AG Catering Limited0.8 km
- Bar Pizzeria0.4 km
- Bella Rosa0.2 km
- Blue Check0.4 km
- India Garden Restaurant0.2 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Blue Ocean Fish N Chips1.0 km
- Sakura1.0 km
- La Padella0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bushey1.2 km
- Watford High Street2.0 km
- Carpenders Park2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Red Lion PH0.2 km
- Red Lion PH0.2 km
- The Grange Academy0.3 km
- Bournehall Road0.3 km
- Bournehall Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD231DW · Data under Open Government Licence