The postcode WD23 3EL is located in Hertsmere, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. WD23 3EL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD23 3EL is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.8 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 3EL as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to WD23 3EL is Cow Lane which is centered 9 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Red Lion PH and is 31 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.75 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Bushey Rail Station, 1.22 km away.
The closest primary school to WD23 3EL (for ages 11 and under) is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 10, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Grange Academy.
The local pub for residents of WD23 3EL is Red Lion and is 34 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 14, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for WD23 3EL 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 3EL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD23 3EL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD23 3EL
| 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 3EL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falconer School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 228 m |
| The Grange Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 237 m | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2017) | 330 m |
| Bournehall Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 27, 2014) | 568 m |
| Bushey Manor Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 656 m |
| St Hilda's School | Independent school | 2-11 | 676 m | |
| Little Reddings Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 837 m |
| St Margaret's School | Independent school | 2-18 | 849 m | |
| Ashfield Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 935 m |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 949 m |
| Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (March 17, 2009) | 1.12 km |
| Meadow Wood School | Special school | 3-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 1.17 km |
| Longwood School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 1.18 km |
| Bushey Meads School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.32 km |
| Queens' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 1.49 km |
| Bromet Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 1.53 km |
| The Purcell School | Independent school | 8-19 | 1.67 km | |
| Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (November 24, 2017) | 1.89 km |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 1.95 km |
| St Meryl School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 9, 2021) | 1.98 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD23 3EL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picnics | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2018 | 22 m | |
| St James Restaurant Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2020 | 22 m | |
| The Village Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2018 | 22 m | |
| Red Lion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2019 | 34 m | |
| Barracuda | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 4, 2021 | 64 m | |
| Bushey Conservative Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2018 | 64 m | |
| HEAL Eats | Awaiting Inspection | 64 m | |
| Smash And Wings | Awaiting Inspection | 64 m | |
| Tweens Pharmacy | Exempt January 21, 2005 | 64 m | |
| Zaza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 16, 2020 | 64 m | |
| China House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 17, 2019 | 112 m | |
| India Garden Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2020 | 112 m | |
| Spar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 2, 2019 | 112 m | |
| Village News | Exempt January 23, 2003 | 112 m | |
| Meedivko | Exempt November 8, 2011 | 153 m | |
| SHRIMAD RAJCHANDRA MISSION DHARAMPUR (UK) | Awaiting Inspection | 156 m | |
| The Swan Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2017 | 184 m | |
| Bella Rosa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2019 | 187 m | |
| Durans Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2020 | 187 m | |
| Beaumont Bushey House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2019 | 188 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD23 3EL - Data from Apr 2022
| Red Lion PH | 31 m | |
| Red Lion PH | 56 m | |
| The Grange Academy | 192 m | |
| Bournehall Road | 248 m | |
| Bournehall Road | 305 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 3.75 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 3.76 km | |
| Watford Underground Station | 3.84 km | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 1.22 km | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 1.22 km | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 1.31 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 26.12 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 51.23 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD23 3EL - Data from Dec 2021
| Bushey Pond | 68 m | |
| Rectory Pond | 118 m | |
| Upper Haydon Hill | 172 m | |
| Haydon Hill Pond | 410 m | |
| Round Hill | 552 m | |
| Home Spring | 646 m | |
| Lower Haydon Hill | 768 m | |
| Merry Hill | 967 m | |
| The Dell | Valley | 1.39 km |
| Margeholes Wood | 1.47 km | |
| Icedale Wood | 1.57 km | |
| Sherwoods Wood | 1.62 km | |
| Warren Lake | 1.76 km | |
| Little Hartsbourne Wood | 1.76 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 1.9 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WD23 3EL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.64516000 |
| Longitude | -0.36671200 |
| OS Easting | 513107 |
| OS Northing | 0195303 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hertfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Hertsmere |
| County Electorial Division | Bushey South ED |
| Electoral Ward | Bushey St James |
| 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: 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 | E33024238 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Hertsmere 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Hertsmere 012F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |