The postcode WD23 2ET is located in Hertsmere, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. WD23 2ET is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD23 2ET is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.7 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WD23 2ET as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to WD23 2ET is Ashlyn Close which is centered 79 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Aldenham Road and is 164 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.83 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Bushey Rail Station, 957 m away.
The closest primary school to WD23 2ET (for ages 11 and under) is Longwood School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 20, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Queens' School. The last OFSTED inspection on September 18, 2019 rated this school as Good
The nearest takeaway food is available from Sea Breeze and is 414 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 20, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 84.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 4.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for WD23 2ET is covered by the Hertfordshire police force association and Hertfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WD23 2ET and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD23 2ET, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD23 2ET
| Introduction | October 2000 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WD23 2ET - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 208 m |
| Bushey Manor Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 665 m |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 665 m |
| Queens' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 818 m |
| Falconer School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 905 m |
| The Grange Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 907 m | |
| The Purcell School | Independent school | 8-19 | 1.06 km | |
| Central Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 1.07 km |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2017) | 1.08 km |
| Bournehall Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 27, 2014) | 1.11 km |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 1.15 km |
| Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (November 24, 2017) | 1.17 km |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | 1.34 km | |
| Highwood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| Bromet Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 1.48 km |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.5 km |
| Little Reddings Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 1.62 km |
| St Hilda's School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.78 km | |
| Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School | Independent school | 4-11 | Inadequate (September 27, 2018) | 1.8 km |
| Chater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2013) | 1.8 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD23 2ET - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsingham Support Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Longwood Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 208 m | |
| Springwood Care Homes Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 243 m | |
| Bushey Hall Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 29, 2019 | 274 m | |
| Bush-E-Babes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2018 | 286 m | |
| St. Pauls Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2018 | 286 m | |
| Beaumonts Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 14, 2019 | 371 m | |
| Kandy Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2018 | 414 m | |
| Sea Breeze | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 20, 2019 | 414 m | |
| T & O Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2019 | 414 m | |
| Zams Peri Peri | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 21, 2019 | 414 m | |
| DAS Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 30, 2018 | 429 m | |
| Eat-Well Diner Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2019 | 429 m | |
| Rosewood Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2018 | 429 m | |
| Idli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 4, 2022 | 545 m | |
| Parents Paradise Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2021 | 662 m | |
| TeamSport Indoor Karting | Awaiting Inspection | 662 m | |
| HCL@ Bushey And Oxhey Infants School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2021 | 665 m | |
| Bushey Manor Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2018 | 665 m | |
| L. A. Kidz / Breakfast Club | Exempt March 18, 2014 | 665 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD23 2ET - Data from Apr 2022
| Aldenham Road | 164 m | |
| James Close | 184 m | |
| Aldenham Road | 187 m | |
| James Close | 196 m | |
| The Avenue | 208 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 2.83 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 2.84 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 2.92 km | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 957 m | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 963 m | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 1.01 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 25.24 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 51.37 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD23 2ET - Data from Dec 2021
| Icedale Wood | 464 m | |
| Scotts Wood | 858 m | |
| Round Hill | 885 m | |
| The Dell | Valley | 982 m |
| Bushey Pond | 1.12 km | |
| Haydon Hill Pond | 1.16 km | |
| Rectory Pond | 1.2 km | |
| Upper Haydon Hill | 1.27 km | |
| Lower Haydon Hill | 1.36 km | |
| Home Spring | 1.4 km | |
| Tommy Deacon's Hill | 1.55 km | |
| Watford Pond | 1.8 km | |
| Sherwoods Wood | 1.99 km | |
| Margeholes Wood | 2.06 km | |
| Merry Hill | 2.07 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WD23 2ET - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.1 Mbps | 84.1 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 15.8 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 10 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 90.9 | 17.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for WD23 2ET - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.65302600 |
| Longitude | -0.37696700 |
| OS Easting | 512378 |
| OS Northing | 0196162 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Hertsmere |
| County Electorial Division | Bushey North ED |
| Electoral Ward | Bushey North |
| Local Authority District | Hertsmere |
| Region / Government Office Region | East of England |
| European Electoral Region | Eastern |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Hertfordshire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Hertfordshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000098 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | East of England |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Hertfordshire |
| Cancer Alliance | East of England - South |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
East of England |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Hertfordshire and West Essex |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Herts Valleys CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Delayed retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bushey BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33027295 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Hertsmere 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Hertsmere 008B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |