WD23 1BT is a sought-after residential area on Steeplands, 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 1BT offers 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 72% 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: Average house prices are around £328k, down 16.3% year-on-year. 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00119648 (shared with 197 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STEEPLANDS, WD23 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEEPLANDS, WD23 1BT.
201
51
£ 56,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD23 1BT 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. WD23 1BT's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £328k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £328k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 16.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD23 1BT. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 325,250
19 sales · Mean £ 310,171
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD23 1BT has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ashfield Junior School
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
Little Reddings Primary School
Meadow Wood School
Bournehall Primary School
Falconer School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Bushey Meads School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Bushey Food And Wine0.3 km
- Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.2 km
- Tweens Pharmacy0.7 km
- Lucky News0.8 km
- NJ Shallis Butchers Ltd0.8 km
- + 5 more
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 House0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bushey Fish Bar0.5 km
- Blue Ocean Fish N Chips0.8 km
- Sakura0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- St Margarets Enterprises The Barn Coffee Shop0.4 km
- AG Catering Limited0.3 km
- Bar Pizzeria0.5 km
- Bella Rosa0.6 km
- Blue Check0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bushey1.9 km
- Carpenders Park2.4 km
- Watford High Street2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Steeplands0.0 km
- Steeplands0.0 km
- The Royal Oak PH0.2 km
- Melbourne Road0.2 km
- The Royal Oak PH0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WD231BT · Data under Open Government Licence