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WD23 2HE Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review

Lower crime rate3.3/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesShopliftingAnti Social BehaviourPublic Order…and 2 more

Trend -17% versus prior comparable archive

Wealthy area 8.9/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 9/10England
Median sold price£631kWD23 sample - 57 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for England
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area79%Average for England82.2%
Significant presencewhite other, asian indian, white irish
Immediate area18.2%Average for England
Main religionChristian
Immediate area41.9%Average for England
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area2,599Average for England3,535
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area58.5%Average for England60.4%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area68%Average for England61.8%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area82%Average for England

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied68% dominant

Owned68%
Private rent17%
Social rent14.1%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 12 matched

Fireman Sam Live! The Lost Pirate TreasureAges 0-0 · 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, UK · 1.6 km
Arts & theatre
Peppa Pig’s Big Family ShowAges 0-99 · 20 Clarendon Road, Watford WD17 1JZ, UK · 1.6 km
Arts & theatre
A Christmas Carol: The PantomimeAges 0-99 · Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road · 1.6 km
Arts & theatre

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks18street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About WD23 2HE: area rating, property, schools and local change

WD23 2HE is a postcode in Bushey North, Hertsmere, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WD23 2HE, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around WD23 2HE are health and housing, while schools and education 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 2HE is based on Hertsmere 012 Census 2021. It covers 10,784 residents, 2,599 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 14% 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 9/10.

For property prices near WD23 2HE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WD23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £631k from 57 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near WD23 2HE can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 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 lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WD23 2HE 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 2HE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 18 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 2HE

Is WD23 2HE a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 18% 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 2HE?

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 2HE?

12 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 2HE?

LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for WD23 2HE?

LocaleIQ matched WD23 2HE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in WD23 2HE?

The latest median sold price is £631k based on 57 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around WD23 2HE?

LocaleIQ currently shows 18 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

WD23 2HE Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review | LocaleIQ