WD23 area guide
Who lives in WD23, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Hertsmere
- Region
- East of England
- Population
- 34,071 (2024)
WD23Postcode district · Bushey
What WD23 is like
The WD23 postcode district in Hertsmere covers 775 live postcodes and is home to about 34,071 people in 13,166 households. 69.5% of households own their home, 17.9% rent privately and 11.6% are in social housing. The largest age group is 45–49, and 59.8% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is below the England and Wales average. Homes in WD23 sold for a median of £547,500 over the year to August 2026.
How WD23 compares
Headline figures for WD23, set against England as a whole.
Less deprived than most. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 22.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 85% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where WD23 differs most from the national average.
- 01Among the more affluent placesPositive
Scores 8.0 out of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, making it less deprived than most of England.
- 02Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
- 03Mostly owner-occupied
69.5% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.
WD23 FAQs
01Is WD23 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in WD23?The median sale price over the last year was £547,500.
The median sale price over the last year was £547,500.
03Is WD23 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in WD23?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers WD23?The local authority for WD23 is Hertsmere.
The local authority for WD23 is Hertsmere.
06How well connected is WD23?Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.