WD23 1AD is a sought-after residential area on Sparrows Herne, 0.1km from Clayhill in Bushey. Administratively it sits within Bushey Park ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hertsmere.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, up 4.2% 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 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00119651 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPARROWS HERNE, WD23 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPARROWS HERNE, WD23 1AD.
273
39
£ 56,900 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WD23 1AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £337k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD23 1AD. The average age is 39.0. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 368,500
8 sales · Mean £ 357,937
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
2 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Flat
£ 259,500
2 sales · Mean £ 259,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD23 1AD has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Little Reddings Primary School
Bushey Heath Primary School
Meadow Wood School
Bushey Meads School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Bournehall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Wenzels The Bakers1.0 km
- Bushey Food And Wine0.1 km
- Bushey News0.9 km
- Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.0 km
- Mattys Kitchen1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Three Crowns0.7 km
- Horse And Chains0.3 km
- Red Lion1.0 km
- The King Stag Public House0.9 km
- The Swan Public House0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bushey Fish Bar0.3 km
- Blue Ocean Fish N Chips1.0 km
- Sakura1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Chikayan1.0 km
- Olivios1.0 km
- St Margarets Enterprises The Barn Coffee Shop0.5 km
- AG Catering Limited0.5 km
- Bar Pizzeria0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bushey2.1 km
- Carpenders Park2.4 km
- Watford High Street2.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Royal Oak PH0.0 km
- The Royal Oak PH0.1 km
- Steeplands0.2 km
- Steeplands0.2 km
- Merry Hill Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD231AD · Data under Open Government Licence