Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

WD23 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WD23 1BF.

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Population

201

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 56,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WD23 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WD23 1BF combines high owner-occupation (72%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

WD23 1BF is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Clayhill in Bushey. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bushey Park ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

Day-to-day life in WD23 1BF has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00119648 (shared with 197 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 1BF. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.5%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

WD23 1BF has low crime rates — 23 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 offences45
Vehicle crime15
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson12
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Ashfield Junior School

Good223 pupils0.1 km
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Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding207 pupils0.3 km
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Little Reddings Primary School

Good334 pupils0.8 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils1.0 km
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Falconer School

Good94 pupils1.0 km
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Meadow Wood School

Good36 pupils1.0 km
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Bournehall Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.0 km
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The Grange Academy

Inadequate975 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Bushey Food And Wine0.3 km
  • Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.2 km
  • Tweens Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Lucky News0.9 km
  • NJ Shallis Butchers Ltd0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Three Crowns0.9 km
  • Bushey Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Horse And Chains0.1 km
  • Red Lion0.8 km
  • The King Stag Public House0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bushey Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Blue Ocean Fish N Chips0.9 km
  • Sakura0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • St Margarets Enterprises The Barn Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • AG Catering Limited0.4 km
  • Bar Pizzeria0.5 km
  • Bella Rosa0.7 km
  • Blue Check0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bushey1.9 km
  • Carpenders Park2.4 km
  • Watford High Street2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Steeplands0.0 km
  • Steeplands0.1 km
  • The Royal Oak PH0.2 km
  • Melbourne Road0.3 km
  • The Royal Oak PH0.3 km