Living in WD23, Hertsmere
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WD23 in Hertsmere. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Hertsmere: £560,436, up 2.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around WD23
87 recorded home sales on the streets around central WD23 in the last 2 years, with a median of £425,000 and a range from £110,000 to £1,495,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 HERNE ROAD, WD23 3LP | terraced | £419,500 | 2026-06-12 |
| 58 MELBOURNE ROAD, WD23 3LY | terraced | £425,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 35 PARK ROAD, WD23 3EE | terraced | £445,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 18 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WD23 3NJ | detached | £1,300,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 3 KING GEORGE AVENUE, WD23 4NT | detached | £930,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 23 PARK ROAD, WD23 3EE | terraced | £375,000 | 2026-04-24 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
54 schools within 3 miles , of which 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey Heath Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Warren Dell Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Bentley Wood High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Grimsdyke School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| Ashfield Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
34 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 7 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
7 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Aldenham School, Edge Grove School, Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School, Immanuel College, Longwood School, St Margaret's School and others.
All 7 fee-paying schools near WD23, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 22.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.5% |
| Skilled trades | 10.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
96 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WD23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Hertsmere's figures.
Common questions about WD23
What is the average house price in WD23?
The average sold price in Hertsmere is £560,436 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WD23?
Prices in Hertsmere are up 2.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WD23?
The median of 87 recorded sales around central WD23 in the last 2 years is £425,000, ranging from £110,000 to £1,495,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WD23?
54 schools sit within 3 miles of central WD23, and 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WD23?
96 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WD23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WD23 at risk of flooding?
Central WD23 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WD23 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 95% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £425,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 96 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WD23 safe?
96 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WD23 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WD23 or WD19, WD23 or WD17, WD23 or WD18.
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