Postcode WD23 2PL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Oxhey Park.
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.
Oxhey has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Oxhey is £71,523 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 179 ft away from WD23 2PL.
Oxhey near WD23 2PL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bushey located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 8 | Bushey | London Midland, Overground | Walking directions to Bushey |
| 0.5 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oxhey Park | Large | Walking directions to Oxhey Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £820,000 | £573 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £635,000 | £558 |
| Terraced | 25 | £425,000 | £558 |
| Flats | 27 | £340,000 | £508 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD23 2PL.
In the WD23 2PL postcode area, located within Oxhey, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD23 2PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Belvedere Court, Watford, WD19 4FN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 275 Lower High Street, Watford Heath, Watford, WD17 2HY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Dalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Dalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 239-241 Lower High Street, Watford, WD17 2BD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Watford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WD23 2PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shirena Counter
Oxhey - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Turmaine
Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD23 2PL 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.
The median sale price around WD23 2PL in Oxhey is £432,070 (about £544 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to WD23 2PL, including Bushey and Oxhey Infant School (Good), Bushey Manor Junior School (Good) and Field Junior School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD23 2PL is Bushey in TfL zone 8, about 301 m away, serving the London Midland and Overground lines.
WD23 2PL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD23 2PL is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shirena Counter (Liberal Democrats).
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.