WD23 1DH is a sought-after residential area on Merry Hill Road, 0.5km 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 1DH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% 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 16 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00119642 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERRY HILL ROAD, WD23 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRY HILL ROAD, WD23 1DH.
288
46
£ 56,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WD23 1DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
WD23 1DH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WD23 1DH. The average age is 45.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WD23 1DH has low crime rates — 16 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
Avanti House Primary School
Meadow Wood School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bushey Food And Wine0.4 km
- Bushey News0.7 km
- Jessica's Mini Supermarket0.5 km
- Mattys Kitchen0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Three Crowns0.6 km
- Bushey Bowling Club0.9 km
- Horse And Chains0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bushey Fish Bar0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Flax Foods0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Hartsbourne Country Club0.8 km
- Chikayan0.8 km
- Olivios0.8 km
- Sea Pebbles0.9 km
- Sonargaon Restaurant0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Budgens Stores Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carpenders Park2.3 km
- Bushey2.3 km
- Hatch End3.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Royal Oak PH0.3 km
- Merry Hill Road0.4 km
- Merry Hill Road0.4 km
- The Royal Oak PH0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WD231DH · Data under Open Government Licence