Little Grove is in Bushey and in Hertsmere district. WD23 3BG 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 Little Grove, Bushey, WD23 3BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD23 3BQ, WD23 3BH, WD23 3TD, WD23 3SU, WD23 3BE, WD23 3FD, WD23 3EF, WD23 3BJ, WD23 3BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD23 3BG has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population 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 | 58.4% | 57% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 41.6% | 43% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 28.4% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 45.8% | 8.5% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 18.4% | 12.4% | -6.0% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 13.7% | 10.2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.1% | 45.2% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 34.6% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 13.1% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 23.6% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 9.8% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 8.9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.2% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 33.3% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 8% | 2.7% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.3% | 10.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 7.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 77.4% | 66.3% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 6.7% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 71.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 71.1% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 10.9% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 71.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 22.9% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 0% | -17.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Little Grove was 122.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% higher than the Bushey North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Little Grove has the 4th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Bushey North and the 64th highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Little Grove, Bushey, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-07-07 | £241,274 |
| 68 Little Grove, Bushey, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-05-02 | £261,380 |
| 49 Little Grove, Bushey, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2025-02-21 | £487,991 |
| 70 Little Grove, Bushey, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £299,000 | 2025-02-13 | £300,268 |
| 9 Little Grove, Bushey, Hertfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-01-09 | £458,376 |
WD23 3BG 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 3,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 5,432 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 | 431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Reddings Primary School Harcourt Road , WD23 3PR | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Merry Hill Road , WD23 1SU | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Manor Junior School Grange Road , WD23 2QL | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Junior School School Lane , WD23 1SR | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Academy London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | 3out of 4 | 3,061 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 | 3,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Wood School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4NN | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Hilda's School High Street , WD23 3DA | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Purcell School Aldenham Road , Bushey WD23 2TS | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 1,309 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Cafe | 4 Farrington Avenue, Bushey | 304 yd | |
| Simmons Bakers | 33 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 390 yd | |
| AG Catering Limited | King George V Recreation Ground, King George Avenue | 937 yd | |
| Blue Check | 144-146 High Street, Bushey | 964 yd | |
| Bar Pizzeria | 150 High Street, Bushey | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King Stag Public House | The King Stag, 15 Bournehall Road | 851 yd | |
| The Swan Public House | 25 Park Road, Bushey | 934 yd | |
| Bushey Bowling Club | King George V Recreation Ground, King George Avenue | 937 yd | |
| Red Lion | 50 High Street, Bushey | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean Fish N Chips | 31 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 389 yd | |
| Sakura | 23 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 395 yd | |
| Reem Fish & Grill | 148 High Street, Bushey | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 19 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 398 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moatfield THE MOATFIELD THE MOATFIELD BOURNEHALL LANE | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Little Reddings Primary School HARCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Bushey Meads School COLDHARBOUR LANE | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Feel Good Health Club (Mercure London Watford Hotel) THE MECURE HOTEL THE MECURE HOTEL TYLERS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 919 yd |
| Powerleague (Watford) Aldenham Road | artificial grass pitch | 929 yd |
| King George Recreation Ground KING GEORGE V RECREATION GROUND KING GEORGE V RECREATION GROUND KING GEORGE AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,036 yd |
| Queen'S School (South) METROPOLITAN POLICE SPORTS GROUND METROPOLITAN POLICE SPORTS GROUND ALDENHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,057 yd |
| Bushey Country Club (Closed) HIGH STREET | golf, health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| 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 | 178.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.