Cost of Living in WD23
Hertsmere
WD23 at a glance
Postcode district (WD23)£575k
Median home price
1,693
Sales (last 5y)
+107%
vs national median
£214
Est. council tax / mo
8/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the WD23 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in WD23
Postcode district (WD23)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £900,000 | 357 | +£490k |
| Semi-detached | £600,000 | 430 | +£340k |
| Terraced | £466,500 | 366 | +£249k |
| Flat | £340,000 | 669 | +£108k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in WD23
Band E
Estimated band
£2,567
Estimated annual cost
£214
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (WD23)WD23 sits at an average deprivation decile of 8 out of 10 (among the least deprived areas in England), based on the 18 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 107% more than the national median.