WD23 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Larken Close, 0.5km from Clayhill in Bushey. Administratively it sits within Bushey Park ward and the Hertsmere constituency.
For serious buyers, WD23 1AY is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. 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 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £496k, up 3.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WD23 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00119612 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LARKEN CLOSE, WD23 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKEN CLOSE, WD23 1AY.
297
53
£ 54,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD23 1AY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
WD23 1AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £496k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £496k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD23 1AY. The average age is 53.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 459,225
6 sales · Mean £ 465,408
Terraced
£ 485,000
1 sales · Mean £ 485,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD23 1AY has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
Bushey Heath Primary School
Ashfield Junior School
Hartsbourne Primary School
Avanti House Primary School
Little Reddings Primary School
Meadow Wood School
Bushey Meads School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bushey Food And Wine0.5 km
- Bushey News0.3 km
- Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.6 km
- Mattys Kitchen0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Three Crowns0.2 km
- Bushey Bowling Club0.9 km
- Horse And Chains0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Mabels Vintage Tearooms0.9 km
- Hartsbourne Country Club0.8 km
- Chikayan0.4 km
- Olivios0.4 km
- Sea Pebbles0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bushey Fish Bar0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Flax Foods0.5 km
- The Garden Cafe1.0 km
- Charcoal Grill Ltd0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Budgens Stores Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bushey2.6 km
- Carpenders Park2.7 km
- Hatch End3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Three Crowns PH0.1 km
- Merry Hill Road0.2 km
- Three Crowns PH0.2 km
- Merry Hill Road0.3 km
- St Peter's Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD231AY · Data under Open Government Licence