Postcode Analysis Hertsmere, East of England

SCHOOL LANE, WD23 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL LANE, WD23 1BP.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 56,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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

WD23 1BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £695k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £695k 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 1BP is a sought-after residential area on School Lane, 0.2km from Clayhill in Bushey. Administratively it sits within Bushey Park ward and the Hertsmere constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WD23, WD23 1BP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £695k. 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00119653 (shared with 16 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 1BP. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.9%
Asian / British Asian9.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 659,750

2 sales · Mean £ 659,750

Semi-Detached

£ 720,000

1 sales · Mean £ 720,000

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

WD23 1BP has low crime rates — 26 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 offences42
Vehicle crime16
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson11
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Ashfield Junior School

Good223 pupils0.0 km
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Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding207 pupils0.2 km
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Little Reddings Primary School

Good334 pupils0.9 km
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Meadow Wood School

Good36 pupils1.1 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good327 pupils1.1 km
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Falconer School

Good94 pupils1.1 km
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Bournehall Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.1 km
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The Grange Academy

Inadequate975 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Bushey Food And Wine0.2 km
  • Bushey News1.0 km
  • Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.1 km
  • Tweens Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Lucky News1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bushey Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Blue Ocean Fish N Chips1.0 km
  • Sakura1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • St Margarets Enterprises The Barn Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • AG Catering Limited0.5 km
  • Bar Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Bella Rosa0.7 km
  • Blue Check0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bushey2.0 km
  • Carpenders Park2.4 km
  • Watford High Street2.8 km

Bus Stops

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