Is WD23 2DD a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

629 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WD23 2DD. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
160
Anti-social behaviour
149
Shoplifting
91
Public order
35
Criminal damage & arson
31
Other theft
31
Vehicle crime
31
Burglary
22

House prices

£553,008

Average price in Hertsmere (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Up 1.5% year on year.

Terraced
£491,260
Semi-detached
£619,477
Detached
£1,207,168
Flat / maisonette
£294,407

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for WD23 2DD specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near WD23 2DD on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WD23 2DD on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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