WD23 1AE is a sought-after residential area on Sparrows Herne, 0.2km 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00119651 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPARROWS HERNE, WD23 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPARROWS HERNE, WD23 1AE.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WD23 1AE spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD23 1AE. 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
Flat
£ 265,000
6 sales · Mean £ 334,666
Detached
£ 279,950
1 sales · Mean £ 279,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD23 1AE has low crime rates — 24 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
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
Ashfield Junior School
Bushey Heath Primary School
Little Reddings Primary School
Meadow Wood School
Bushey Meads School
Hartsbourne Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bushey Food And Wine0.0 km
- Bushey News0.8 km
- Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.1 km
- Mattys Kitchen0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Three Crowns0.6 km
- Bushey Bowling Club0.6 km
- Horse And Chains0.4 km
- The King Stag Public House1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bushey Fish Bar0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Flax Foods0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Chikayan0.9 km
- Olivios0.9 km
- Sea Pebbles1.0 km
- Sonargaon Restaurant1.0 km
- St Margarets Enterprises The Barn Coffee Shop0.5 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Budgens Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bushey2.2 km
- Carpenders Park2.4 km
- Watford High Street3.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Royal Oak PH0.0 km
- The Royal Oak PH0.1 km
- Merry Hill Road0.2 km
- Steeplands0.3 km
- Merry Hill Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD231AE · Data under Open Government Licence