Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

LINNET CLOSE, WD23 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINNET CLOSE, WD23 1AX.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 54,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WD23 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WD23 1AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £377k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £377k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WD23 1AX is a sought-after residential area on Linnet Close, 0.3km from Clayhill in Bushey. Administratively it sits within Bushey Heath ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

For serious buyers, WD23 1AX is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. 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. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% 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 £377k. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00119614 (shared with 18 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 1AX. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.7%
Asian / British Asian24.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 375,000

4 sales · Mean £ 366,750

Terraced

£ 330,000

3 sales · Mean £ 336,800

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

WD23 1AX 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.

Violence and sexual offences40
Vehicle crime17
Anti-social behaviour13
Burglary10
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding207 pupils0.2 km
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Ashfield Junior School

Good223 pupils0.3 km
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Bushey Heath Primary School

Outstanding267 pupils0.8 km
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Hartsbourne Primary School

Good203 pupils1.1 km
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Little Reddings Primary School

Good334 pupils1.1 km
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Meadow Wood School

Good36 pupils1.2 km
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Bushey Meads School

Good1230 pupils1.2 km
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Bournehall Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Bushey Food And Wine0.2 km
  • Bushey News0.6 km
  • Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.3 km
  • Mattys Kitchen0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Three Crowns0.5 km
  • Bushey Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Horse And Chains0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bushey Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Flax Foods0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Hartsbourne Country Club1.0 km
  • Chikayan0.8 km
  • Olivios0.7 km
  • Sea Pebbles0.8 km
  • Sonargaon Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Budgens Stores Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bushey2.3 km
  • Carpenders Park2.5 km
  • Watford High Street3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Merry Hill Road0.1 km
  • The Royal Oak PH0.1 km
  • Merry Hill Road0.2 km
  • The Royal Oak PH0.2 km
  • Three Crowns PH0.4 km