Bournehall is in Bushey and in Hertsmere district. WD23 3DL 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 Bournehall, Bushey, WD23 3DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD23 3DJ, WD23 3EA, WD23 3HP, WD23 3DE, WD23 1QS, WD23 3EU, WD23 3EH, WD23 3EJ, WD23 3EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WD23 3DL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% 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 | 53.9% | 56.5% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 46.1% | 43.5% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 | 31.6% | 36.3% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 28.5% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 13.7% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 20.9% | 16.7% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
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 | 54.9% | 55% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 18.4% | 22.8% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -10.8% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 17.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 3.6% | -6.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 15.2% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 6.7% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 13.8% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 12.3% | 9.9% | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 13.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 35.3% | -2.6% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 85.2% | 82.3% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 81.3% | 82.3% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 9% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 2.4% | -7.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 82.3% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 1.2% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 8.7% | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Jewish | 11.1% | 0.5% | 10.6% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bournehall was 47.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.1% lower than the Bushey North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bournehall has the 11th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Bushey North and the 112th lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Bournehall, Bushey, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-09-08 | £323,845 |
| 3 Bournehall, Bushey, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £339,950 | 2018-10-29 | £341,030 |
| 6 Bournehall, Bushey, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-10-09 | £367,244 |
| 4 Bournehall, Bushey, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2016-09-23 | £350,066 |
| 2 Bournehall, Bushey, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2014-01-31 | £342,205 |
WD23 3DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,432 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 | 494 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournehall Primary School Bournehall Avenue , WD23 3AX | 4out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Reddings Primary School Harcourt Road , WD23 3PR | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Manor Junior School Grange Road , WD23 2QL | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Junior School School Lane , WD23 1SR | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 390 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4PA | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | 3out of 4 | 3,313 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 | 3,718 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 | 341 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Hilda's School High Street , WD23 3DA | - not rated | 616 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School Merry Hill Road , WD23 1DT | - not rated | 843 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Wood School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4NN | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 1,382 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durans Bistro | 124 High Street, Bushey | 50 yd | |
| Bella Rosa | 98-100 High Street, Bushey | 93 yd | |
| Blue Check | 144-146 High Street, Bushey | 101 yd | |
| Bar Pizzeria | 150 High Street, Bushey | 116 yd | |
| India Garden Restaurant | 88 High Street, Bushey | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King Stag Public House | The King Stag, 15 Bournehall Road | 130 yd | |
| The Swan Public House | 25 Park Road, Bushey | 136 yd | |
| Red Lion | 50 High Street, Bushey | 235 yd | |
| Bushey Conservative Club | 7 High Street, Bushey | 375 yd | |
| Horse And Chains | 79 High Street, Bushey | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reem Fish & Grill | 148 High Street, Bushey | 111 yd | |
| Sakura | 23 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 725 yd | |
| Blue Ocean Fish N Chips | 31 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 19 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 710 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bushey Country Club (Closed) HIGH STREET | golf, health and fitness suite | 163 yd |
| The Bushey Arena LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 524 yd |
| The Bushey Academy (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Moatfield THE MOATFIELD THE MOATFIELD BOURNEHALL LANE | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Little Reddings Primary School HARCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| King George Recreation Ground KING GEORGE V RECREATION GROUND KING GEORGE V RECREATION GROUND KING GEORGE AVENUE | tennis courts | 768 yd |
| St Margarets Sports Centre MERRY HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 797 yd |
| St Margarets School MERRY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 797 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.