Avenue Rise is in Bushey and in Hertsmere district. WD23 3AS 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 Avenue Rise, Bushey, WD23 3AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD23 3DF, WD23 3AH, WD23 3AU, WD23 3AP, WD23 3AY, WD23 3NP, WD23 3NL, WD23 3FA, WD23 3AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD23 3AS, 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 3AS 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 3AS 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 Avenue Rise 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.
Avenue Rise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Avenue Rise, Bushey, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2024-01-18 | £712,744 |
| 8 Avenue Rise, Bushey, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2022-06-21 | £1,287,918 |
| 10 Avenue Rise, Bushey, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £903,000 | 2022-05-20 | £924,589 |
| 46 Avenue Rise, Bushey, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £879,000 | 2022-05-09 | £900,016 |
| 24 Avenue Rise, Bushey, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2022-02-07 | £1,146,380 |
WD23 3AS 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 3AS 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 | 2,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 5,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournehall Primary School Bournehall Avenue , WD23 3AX | 4out of 4 | 342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Merry Hill Road , WD23 1SU | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Manor Junior School Grange Road , WD23 2QL | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Reddings Primary School Harcourt Road , WD23 3PR | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School Aldenham Road , WD23 2QH | 3out of 4 | 1,036 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 | 434 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | 3out of 4 | 2,825 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 | 3,364 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 | 318 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 899 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's School High Street , WD23 3DA | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Wood School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4NN | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Purcell School Aldenham Road , Bushey WD23 2TS | - not rated | 1,340 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 James Restaurant | 30 High Street, Bushey | 471 yd | |
| The Village Cafe | 46 High Street, Bushey | 474 yd | |
| La Casa Italian Cuisine | China House, 84 High Street | 490 yd | |
| India Garden Restaurant | 88 High Street, Bushey | 493 yd | |
| Bella Rosa | 98-100 High Street, Bushey | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Public House | 25 Park Road, Bushey | 409 yd | |
| The King Stag Public House | The King Stag, 15 Bournehall Road | 415 yd | |
| Red Lion | 50 High Street, Bushey | 474 yd | |
| Bushey Conservative Club | 7 High Street, Bushey | 523 yd | |
| Bushey Bowling Club | King George V Recreation Ground, King George Avenue | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reem Fish & Grill | 148 High Street, Bushey | 607 yd | |
| Sakura | 23 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 710 yd | |
| Blue Ocean Fish N Chips | 31 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 19 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 697 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moatfield THE MOATFIELD THE MOATFIELD BOURNEHALL LANE | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| The Bushey Academy (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| The Bushey Arena LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 464 yd |
| Bushey Country Club (Closed) HIGH STREET | golf, health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Little Reddings Primary School HARCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Powerleague (Watford) Aldenham Road | artificial grass pitch | 992 yd |
| Bushey Grove Leisure Centre ALDENHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,047 yd |
| Queen'S School (South) METROPOLITAN POLICE SPORTS GROUND METROPOLITAN POLICE SPORTS GROUND ALDENHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,071 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 164.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.