Postcode WD23 2FG (Hertsmere)

Map showing WD23 2FG and nearby postcodes

The postcode WD23 2FG is located in Hertsmere, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in July 2013 and is an active postcode. WD23 2FG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WD23 2FG 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 2FG as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.

The closest road name to WD23 2FG is Wellsfield which is centered 86 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hillside Road and is 54 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.68 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Bushey Rail Station, 435 m away.

The closest primary school to WD23 2FG (for ages 11 and under) is Bushey Manor Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 12, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Grange Academy.

The local pub for residents of WD23 2FG is The Victoria Public House and is 313 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on January 10, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Eat-Well Diner Ltd and is 114 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 5, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for WD23 2FG is covered by the Hertfordshire police force association and Hertfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WD23 2FG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WD23 2FG, and the approximate distance away.

Wellsfield 86 m
Wright Close 87 m
Three Valleys Way 108 m
Keyser Place 134 m
Highfield Road 150 m
Beechcroft Road 167 m
Silverdale Road 168 m
Hillside Road 171 m
Cockram Road 173 m
Plantation Close 184 m
The Larches 185 m
Verini Close 189 m
Vale Road 244 m
Alder Close 248 m
Belmont Road 273 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WD23 2FG

Introduction July 2013
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WD23 2FG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School Good
(December 2, 2021)
201 m
Bushey Manor Junior School Good
(February 12, 2020)
426 m
Longwood School Good
(June 20, 2019)
729 m
Field Junior School Outstanding
(November 24, 2017)
835 m
The Grange Academy 843 m
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Good
(October 10, 2017)
879 m
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Good
(March 7, 2017)
879 m
Falconer School Good
(March 4, 2020)
912 m
Bromet Primary School Good
(January 13, 2022)
955 m
Central Primary School Good
(November 8, 2017)
1.06 km
Watford Grammar School for Girls 1.09 km
Bournehall Primary School Outstanding
(November 27, 2014)
1.31 km
Queens' School Good
(September 18, 2019)
1.34 km
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School Good
(June 6, 2019)
1.53 km
The Purcell School 1.57 km
Chater Junior School Outstanding
(June 21, 2013)
1.61 km
St Hilda's School 1.75 km
Little Reddings Primary School Good
(November 10, 2016)
1.79 km
St Margaret's School 1.79 km
Laurance Haines School Good
(September 26, 2019)
1.84 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD23 2FG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
DAS Store Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
August 30, 2018
114 m
Eat-Well Diner Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 5, 2019
114 m
Rosewood Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 10, 2018
114 m
HCL@ Bushey And Oxhey Infants School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 28, 2021
201 m
Ho Lok Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
February 2, 2022
254 m
Burgers And Crepes Watford Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
281 m
Fusion Twists Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
281 m
Sweet Trees By Browns Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 26, 2019
283 m
The Victoria Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 10, 2020
313 m
Chalk Hill Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 25, 2018
324 m
Plaice 4 Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 7, 2019
324 m
Rose Grocers Retailers - other Exempt
March 9, 2018
324 m
Burgitzza Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
June 18, 2019
343 m
Lalbagh Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
August 6, 2021
343 m
Taaza London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
December 10, 2018
343 m
C Loveday Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 25, 2018
389 m
Rifle Volunteer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 11, 2019
389 m
Bushey Food Express/ Costcutter Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
December 6, 2021
390 m
The Railway Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
August 6, 2018
396 m
Villiers Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 8, 2017
399 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD23 2FG - Data from Apr 2022

Hillside Road Bus Stop/Station 54 m
Hillside Road Bus Stop/Station 71 m
Bushey Arches Bus Stop/Station 321 m
James Close Bus Stop/Station 328 m
Bushey Arches Bus Stop/Station 339 m
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.68 km
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.69 km
Watford Underground Station Metro/Tram 2.76 km
Bushey Rail Station Rail 435 m
Bushey Rail Station Rail 440 m
Bushey Rail Station Rail 492 m
London Luton Airport Air 25.68 km
London Stansted Airport Air 51.84 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD23 2FG - Data from Dec 2021

The Dell Valley 479 m
Round Hill Hill Or Mountain 610 m
Icedale Wood Woodland Or Forest 889 m
Haydon Hill Pond Inland Water 916 m
Lower Haydon Hill Hill Or Mountain 986 m
Bushey Pond Inland Water 1.04 km
Tommy Deacon's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.07 km
Home Spring Woodland Or Forest 1.09 km
Rectory Pond Inland Water 1.1 km
Upper Haydon Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.25 km
Scotts Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Sherwoods Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Margeholes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
Watford Pond Inland Water 1.78 km
Merry Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.88 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for WD23 2FG - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Electricity Consumption

7 meters consuming 12,906 kWh - mean 1,844 kWh : median 1,764 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for WD23 2FG - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Hertfordshire
Latitude 51.64904400
Longitude -0.38096900
OS Easting 512111
OS Northing 0195713
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
29563
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Hertfordshire

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000098
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families
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 5A2