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.
LINNET CLOSE, WD23 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINNET CLOSE, WD23 1AX.
322
47
£ 54,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD23 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
Ashfield Junior School
Bushey Heath Primary School
Hartsbourne Primary School
Little Reddings Primary School
Meadow Wood School
Bushey Meads School
Bournehall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Three Crowns0.5 km
- Bushey Bowling Club0.7 km
- Horse And Chains0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bushey Fish Bar0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Flax Foods0.8 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WD231AX · Data under Open Government Licence