Is WD23 2HR a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

614 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
176
Anti-social behaviour
133
Shoplifting
79
Public order
34
Vehicle crime
33
Criminal damage & arson
29
Other theft
29
Drugs
24

House prices

£548,704

Average price in Hertsmere (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 1.3% year on year.

Terraced
£486,991
Semi-detached
£615,098
Detached
£1,200,351
Flat / maisonette
£291,783

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

Flood risk

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

1 active flood alert within ~15km right now.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near WD23 2HR on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WD23 2HR on Check Food Hygiene

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