Chartridge Close is in Bushey and in Hertsmere district. WD23 4YF 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 Chartridge Close, Bushey, WD23 4YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WD23 4QD, WD23 4AA, WD23 4QQ, WD23 4TG, WD23 4QB, WD23 4PX, WD23 4AF, WD23 4QG, WD23 4AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WD23 4YF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 49.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 4YF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% 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 | 16.9% | 22.2% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.6% | 61.7% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 52.3% | 54.7% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 30% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12.2% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 25.1% | 16.9% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.2% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.4% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 36.8% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.2% | 86.1% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 92.5% | 89.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 88.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.3% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 1.4% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 76.7% | 18.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15% | 37.2% | -22.2% |
| Christian | 22% | 46.2% | -24.2% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 45.6% | 0.5% | 45.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chartridge Close was 36.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.4% lower than the Aldenham West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chartridge Close has the 20th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aldenham West and the 86th lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Hertsmere .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Chartridge Close, Bushey, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2018-05-16 | £852,854 |
| 3 Chartridge Close, Bushey, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £708,000 | 2018-04-20 | £794,097 |
| 5 Chartridge Close, Bushey, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2004-01-30 | £1,176,297 |
| 1 Chartridge Close, Bushey, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 1999-07-15 | £1,057,773 |
| 5 Chartridge Close, Bushey, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 1997-07-25 | £1,136,968 |
WD23 4YF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4YF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WD23 4YF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Reddings Primary School Harcourt Road , WD23 3PR | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Junior School School Lane , WD23 1SR | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery School Lane , WD23 1ST | 4out of 4 | 896 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournehall Primary School Bournehall Avenue , WD23 3AX | 4out of 4 | 954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Heath Primary School The Rutts , Bushey Heath WD23 1SP | 4out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 497 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Academy London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 3,585 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bentley Wood High School Clamp Hill , HA7 3JW | 4out of 4 | 3,655 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 | 4,613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore College Elm Park , HA7 4BQ | - not rated | 4,952 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 5,462 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 423 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's School High Street , WD23 3DA | - not rated | 635 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School Merry Hill Road , WD23 1DT | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Immanuel College 87-91 Elstree Road , WD23 4EB | - not rated | 1,380 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AG Catering Limited | King George V Recreation Ground, King George Avenue | 416 yd | |
| Simmons Bakers | 33 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 620 yd | |
| The Red Cafe | 4 Farrington Avenue, Bushey | 738 yd | |
| Bar Pizzeria | 150 High Street, Bushey | 893 yd | |
| Blue Check | 144-146 High Street, Bushey | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey Bowling Club | King George V Recreation Ground, King George Avenue | 416 yd | |
| Horse And Chains | 79 High Street, Bushey | 766 yd | |
| The King Stag Public House | The King Stag, 15 Bournehall Road | 982 yd | |
| Three Crowns | The Three Crowns, High Road | 997 yd | |
| The Swan Public House | 25 Park Road, Bushey | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean Fish N Chips | 31 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 623 yd | |
| Sakura | 23 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 629 yd | |
| Bushey Fish Bar | 135 Sparrows Herne, Bushey | 801 yd | |
| Reem Fish & Grill | 148 High Street, Bushey | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 19 Harcourt Road, Bushey | 634 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George Recreation Ground KING GEORGE V RECREATION GROUND KING GEORGE V RECREATION GROUND KING GEORGE AVENUE | tennis courts | 291 yd |
| Little Reddings Primary School HARCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Bushey Meads School COLDHARBOUR LANE | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Bushey Country Club (Closed) HIGH STREET | golf, health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Moatfield THE MOATFIELD THE MOATFIELD BOURNEHALL LANE | grass pitches | 974 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.