The postcode WD23 3LU is located in Hertsmere, in the county of Hertfordshire. It was introduced in October 2000 and is an active postcode. WD23 3LU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WD23 3LU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.9 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 3LU as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to WD23 3LU is Castle Close which is centered 19 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Melbourne Road and is 186 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.2 km away at Watford Underground Station The closest railway station is Bushey Rail Station, 1.69 km away.
The closest primary school to WD23 3LU (for ages 11 and under) is St Hilda's School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Grange Academy.
The local pub for residents of WD23 3LU is The King Stag Public House and is 225 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 19, 2018.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for WD23 3LU 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 3LU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WD23 3LU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WD23 3LU
| 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 3LU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilda's School | Independent school | 2-11 | 341 m | |
| Little Reddings Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 447 m |
| Bournehall Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 27, 2014) | 525 m |
| Falconer School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 620 m |
| Ashfield Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 655 m |
| The Grange Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 689 m | |
| Meadow Wood School | Special school | 3-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 759 m |
| St Margaret's School | Independent school | 2-18 | 763 m | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2017) | 779 m |
| Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (March 17, 2009) | 825 m |
| Bushey Meads School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 904 m |
| Bushey Manor Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 1.12 km |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 1.41 km |
| Longwood School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 1.5 km |
| Bushey Heath Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 26, 2009) | 1.56 km |
| Queens' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 1.64 km |
| The Purcell School | Independent school | 8-19 | 1.78 km | |
| Immanuel College | Independent school | 4-19 | 1.82 km | |
| Hartsbourne Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.96 km | |
| Bromet Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 1.98 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WD23 3LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Pizzeria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 27, 2019 | 134 m | |
| Blue Check | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2019 | 134 m | |
| Bushey Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 4, 2018 | 134 m | |
| The King Stag Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 19, 2018 | 225 m | |
| Par 3 Cafe And Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2019 | 228 m | |
| Vu Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 7, 2020 | 228 m | |
| Bella Rosa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2019 | 290 m | |
| Durans Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2020 | 290 m | |
| The Swan Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2017 | 313 m | |
| Beaumont Bushey House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 5, 2019 | 319 m | |
| AG Catering Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 9, 2018 | 335 m | |
| Bushey Bowling Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2018 | 335 m | |
| St Hildas Prep School And Bluebird Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2018 | 341 m | |
| China House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 17, 2019 | 364 m | |
| India Garden Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2020 | 364 m | |
| Spar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 2, 2019 | 364 m | |
| Village News | Exempt January 23, 2003 | 364 m | |
| Horse And Chains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 30, 2021 | 371 m | |
| Barracuda | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 4, 2021 | 430 m | |
| Bushey Conservative Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2018 | 430 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WD23 3LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Melbourne Road | 186 m | |
| Bournehall Road | 198 m | |
| Bournehall Road | 237 m | |
| Melbourne Road | 263 m | |
| Herkomer Road | 421 m | |
| Watford Underground Station | 4.2 km | |
| Stanmore Underground Station | 4.8 km | |
| Stanmore Underground Station | 4.81 km | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 1.69 km | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 1.69 km | |
| Bushey Rail Station | 1.78 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 26.17 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 50.85 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WD23 3LU - Data from Dec 2021
| Upper Haydon Hill | 301 m | |
| Rectory Pond | 502 m | |
| Bushey Pond | 529 m | |
| Haydon Hill Pond | 834 m | |
| Merry Hill | 884 m | |
| Home Spring | 996 m | |
| Round Hill | 1.02 km | |
| Lower Haydon Hill | 1.16 km | |
| Warren Lake | 1.38 km | |
| Little Hartsbourne Wood | 1.61 km | |
| Margeholes Wood | 1.77 km | |
| The Dell | Valley | 1.86 km |
| Icedale Wood | 1.9 km | |
| Sherwoods Wood | 1.98 km | |
| Scotts Wood | 2.16 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WD23 3LU - 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 | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Latitude | 51.64483100 |
| Longitude | -0.35994500 |
| OS Easting | 513576 |
| OS Northing | 0195277 |
| 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 Park |
| 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 | E33027315 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Hertsmere 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Hertsmere 012D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B1 |