Postcode report
Is WD23 1EA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About WD23 1EA: area rating, property, schools and local change
WD23 1EA is a postcode in Bushey Park, Hertsmere, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WD23 1EA, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WD23 1EA are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WD23 1EA is based on Hertsmere 013 Census 2021. It covers 10,553 residents, 1,637 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near WD23 1EA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WD23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £631k from 55 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WD23 1EA can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 7 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 4 records marked free and 7 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WD23 1EA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WD23 1EA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WD23 1EA
Is WD23 1EA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WD23 1EA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WD23 1EA?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WD23 1EA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for WD23 1EA?
LocaleIQ matched WD23 1EA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WD23 1EA?
The latest median sold price is £631k based on 55 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WD23 1EA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.