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WD23 2FX

Alder Close

Oxhey

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Detailed insights for WD23 2FX

Overview

Postcode WD23 2FX is located in a major urban area, within the Oxhey ward of Watford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Oxhey area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oxhey is £71,523 per year. The nearest station is Bushey, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bushey Manor Field.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
28.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Oxhey has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,890 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Oxhey has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.8%

Approximately 28.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Oxhey is £71,523 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from WD23 2FX.

Flood risk

No risk

Oxhey near WD23 2FX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bushey located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WD23 2FX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

8

Bushey

London Midland, Overground

Walking directions to Bushey
0.7 mi

8

Watford High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Watford High Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WD23 2FX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBushey Manor FieldLargeWalking directions to Bushey Manor Field

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
6,681.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.43(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.81(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.62(+4%)
Burglary
4.58(+65%)
Vehicle crime
4.58(+4%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
187
61.51%
Other White
34
11.18%
Indian
22
7.24%
Other Asian
14
4.61%
Pakistani
8
2.63%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
43.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.45%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.06%
No qualifications
31
12.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.2%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
32.52%
Other social rented
44
26.99%
Owns with a mortgage
35
21.47%
Owns outright
25
15.34%
Social rents from council
3
1.84%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Oxhey

Median price£432,070
Price per sq ft£544
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£353K – £593K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £432,070 (about £544 per square foot) in Oxhey area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oxhey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£820,000£573
Semi-Detached10£635,000£558
Terraced25£425,000£558
Flats27£340,000£508

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oxhey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oxhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£867,500£285,000£650,000£417,000
2017£840,000£346,500£645,000£414,000
2018£740,975£286,500£592,500£420,000
2019£809,000£315,750£547,500£418,500
2020£786,000£302,000£607,500£440,000
2021£813,200£300,000£585,000£425,000
2022£895,000£385,000£680,000£444,000
2023£752,500£365,000£575,000£479,000
2024£809,000£414,950£705,000£455,000
2025£787,500£389,000£665,000£442,500
2026£1,050,000£320,000£557,500£431,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oxhey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oxhey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405£504£459£534
2017£450£467£476£520
2018£505£469£470£524
2019£447£445£465£482
2020£534£451£501£535
2021£493£502£545£524
2022£621£510£572£570
2023£532£517£591£567
2024£567£511£530£556
2025£599£514£577£613
2026£511£404£576£621
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oxhey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oxhey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD23 2FX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD23 2FX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 20261, Vale Road, Bushey, WD23 2HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
28 Nov 202527, Vale Road, Bushey, WD23 2HHTerracedFreehold£420,000
22 Oct 202569, Vale Road, Bushey, WD23 2HHTerracedFreehold£468,000
24 Mar 20255, Vale Road, Bushey, WD23 2HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
15 Jul 20258, Vale Road, Bushey, WD23 2HETerracedFreehold£561,000

Schools

In the WD23 2FX postcode area, located within Oxhey, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD23 2FX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryBushey and Oxhey Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBushey Manor Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School and NurseryVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD23 2FX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD23 2FX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterBelvedere Court, Watford, WD19 4FNWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miIcelandDalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SDWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miLidl275 Lower High Street, Watford Heath, Watford, WD17 2HYWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miAldiDalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SFWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miTesco Extra239-241 Lower High Street, Watford, WD17 2BDWalking directions to Tesco Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Watford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,562
Band B£1,823
Band C£2,083
Band D£2,343
Band E£2,864
Band F£3,385
Band G£3,906
Band H£4,687

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WD23 2FX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shirena Counter

Oxhey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Matt Turmaine

Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWatfordE07000103
Parliamentary ConstituencyWatfordE14001568
WardOxheyE05011052
ParishWatford, unparished areaE43000082
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)OxheyE02004979
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Watford 012CE01023884
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2018-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WD23 2FX

Is WD23 2FX (Oxhey) safe?

The area around WD23 2FX records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near WD23 2FX?

The median sale price around WD23 2FX in Oxhey is £432,070 (about £544 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WD23 2FX?

There are 16 schools close to WD23 2FX, including Bushey and Oxhey Infant School (Good), Bushey Manor Junior School (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WD23 2FX?

The closest station to WD23 2FX is Bushey in TfL zone 8, about 442 m away, serving the London Midland and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around WD23 2FX?

WD23 2FX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,890 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WD23 2FX (Oxhey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD23 2FX is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shirena Counter (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.