Falconer Road is in Bushey and in Watford district. WD23 3AQ is located in the Bushey St James electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertsmere. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Falconer Road, Bushey, WD23 3AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD23 3AW, WD23 3AF, WD23 3NL, WD23 3AD, WD23 3DP, WD23 3DS, WD23 3AE, WD23 3NP, WD23 3DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD23 3AQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 51.5% | 54.7% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 45.3% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 3AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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 | 27.1% | 33.2% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 56.7% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (91%) 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 | 59.9% | 55% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 36% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around WD23 3AQ this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 52%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 6.7% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 5.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.2% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 15.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 52% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 18.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.1% | 79.6% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 93.1% | 85.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 86% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.2% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.2% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Jewish | 16.4% | 0.5% | 15.9% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falconer Road was 104.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.9% higher than the Bushey North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Falconer Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Bushey North and the 96th highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Falconer Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-04-11 | £358,950 |
| 15 Falconer Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2023-01-05 | £745,750 |
| 7 Falconer Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-10-29 | £594,307 |
| 15 Falconer Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2015-01-23 | £575,758 |
| 9 Falconer Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2013-11-20 | £463,827 |
WD23 3AQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 3AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Early Years Centre Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 4out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 5,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Merry Hill Road , WD23 1SU | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Manor Junior School Grange Road , WD23 2QL | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournehall Primary School Bournehall Avenue , WD23 3AX | 4out of 4 | 550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School Aldenham Road , WD23 2QH | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Reddings Primary School Harcourt Road , WD23 3PR | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 214 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | 3out of 4 | 2,844 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,270 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 143 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 917 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's School High Street , WD23 3DA | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School Merry Hill Road , WD23 1DT | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Wood School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4NN | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Restaurant | 30 High Street, Bushey | 277 yd | |
| The Village Cafe | 46 High Street, Bushey | 304 yd | |
| Zaza | 27 High Street, Bushey | 327 yd | |
| HEAL Eats | 33 High Street, Bushey | 336 yd | |
| La Casa Italian Cuisine | China House, 84 High Street | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey Conservative Club | 7 High Street, Bushey | 310 yd | |
| Red Lion | 50 High Street, Bushey | 316 yd | |
| The Swan Public House | 25 Park Road, Bushey | 337 yd | |
| The King Stag Public House | The King Stag, 15 Bournehall Road | 408 yd | |
| Horse And Chains | 79 High Street, Bushey | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reem Fish & Grill | 148 High Street, Bushey | 577 yd | |
| Sakura | 23 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 894 yd | |
| Blue Ocean Fish N Chips | 31 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 915 yd | |
| Eat-Well Diner Ltd | 73 Aldenham Road, Bushey | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 19 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 880 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bushey Academy (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| The Bushey Arena LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 221 yd |
| Moatfield THE MOATFIELD THE MOATFIELD BOURNEHALL LANE | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Bushey Country Club (Closed) HIGH STREET | golf, health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Little Reddings Primary School HARCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Bushey Grove Leisure Centre ALDENHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,088 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 236 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.