Chestnut Rise is in Bushey and in Hertsmere district. WD23 1AB is located in the Bushey Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertsmere. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chestnut Rise, Bushey, WD23 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD23 1BP, WD23 1AA, WD23 1AZ, WD23 1BN, WD23 1BT, WD23 1SS, WD23 1BS, WD23 1AD, WD23 1DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD23 1AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 61.5% | 55.3% | -6.2% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 38.5% | 44.7% | 6.2% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WD23 1AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.9% | 27.9% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 54.9% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.6% | 59.7% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 29.5% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 14% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 11.7% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 13.2% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 46.2% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 9.6% | 5.2% | -4.4% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 84.2% | 78.1% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 79.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 79.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 7% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 79.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 9.1% | 12.8% | 3.7% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 5.2% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 22.1% | 0.5% | 21.6% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Rise was 32.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.4% lower than the Bushey North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chestnut Rise has the 4th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Bushey North and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14A Chestnut Rise, Bushey, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2024-05-22 | £837,645 |
| 11 Chestnut Rise, Bushey, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £940,000 | 2024-01-15 | £917,780 |
| 4 Chestnut Rise, Bushey, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2020-02-25 | £720,379 |
| 2 Chestnut Rise, Bushey, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2019-08-02 | £583,430 |
| 14 Chestnut Rise, Bushey, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2017-03-23 | £1,129,289 |
WD23 1AB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WD23 1AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Early Years Centre Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 4out of 4 | 2,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Junior School School Lane , WD23 1SR | 3out of 4 | 223 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery School Lane , WD23 1ST | 4out of 4 | 425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Reddings Primary School Harcourt Road , WD23 3PR | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Merry Hill Road , WD23 1SU | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournehall Primary School Bournehall Avenue , WD23 3AX | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Academy London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 3,210 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bentley Wood High School Clamp Hill , HA7 3JW | 4out of 4 | 3,465 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Herts College Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ | - not rated | 4,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,960 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 5,338 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilda's School High Street , WD23 3DA | - not rated | 233 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School Merry Hill Road , WD23 1DT | - not rated | 273 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Meadow Wood School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4NN | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel College 87-91 Elstree Road , WD23 4EB | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margarets Enterprises The Barn Coffee Shop | St Margarets School, Merry Hill Road | 325 yd | |
| AG Catering Limited | King George V Recreation Ground, King George Avenue | 541 yd | |
| Par 3 Cafe And Lounge | Bushey Golf And Country Club, High Street | 565 yd | |
| Vu Lounge | Bushey Golf And Country Club, High Street | 565 yd | |
| Bar Pizzeria | 150 High Street, Bushey | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse And Chains | 79 High Street, Bushey | 190 yd | |
| Bushey Bowling Club | King George V Recreation Ground, King George Avenue | 541 yd | |
| The King Stag Public House | The King Stag, 15 Bournehall Road | 805 yd | |
| The Swan Public House | 25 Park Road, Bushey | 840 yd | |
| Red Lion | 50 High Street, Bushey | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey Fish Bar | 135 Sparrows Herne, Bushey | 563 yd | |
| Reem Fish & Grill | 148 High Street, Bushey | 613 yd | |
| Sakura | 23 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 1,060 yd | |
| Blue Ocean Fish N Chips | 31 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 19 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Margarets Sports Centre MERRY HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 348 yd |
| St Margarets School MERRY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Bushey Country Club (Closed) HIGH STREET | golf, health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| King George Recreation Ground KING GEORGE V RECREATION GROUND KING GEORGE V RECREATION GROUND KING GEORGE AVENUE | tennis courts | 565 yd |
| Little Reddings Primary School HARCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 984 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.