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Bushey Heath

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About

Bushey Heath sits in the borough of Hertsmere in Hertfordshire on one of the area’s higher plates of land. The area grew from common heath into suburban streets, with pockets of surviving heath and small commons that retain strips of heather and gorse. Housing ranges from late 19th and early 20th century terraces to interwar and postwar suburban estates. Local shops, primary schools and community halls are clustered along the main roads, and small playing fields and allotments are woven into the neighbourhood fabric. A short walk from most streets brings residents to open ground where long garden plots reveal the imprint of former farmland.

Transport is provided by local bus services and a network of roads that mirror old field boundaries. Street names and a few isolated older buildings record the area’s rural past. Community groups manage green spaces and run events at village halls. The overall pattern is of a suburban settlement built on former heathland, where views from the higher ground and remaining commons still link the neighbourhood to its pre‑urban landscape.

Area overview

On average Bushey Heath has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bushey Heath is £68,749 per year. There are 3 schools in Bushey Heath: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bushey Heath is home to around 10,553 people, with a population density of about 1,636.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bushey Heath Population
10,553
Population density
1,636.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.76(-15%)
Other theft
6.16(+11%)
Vehicle crime
5.5(+21%)
Burglary
3.89(+40%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,906
65.45%
Indian
1,064
10.08%
Other White
969
9.18%
Other
426
4.04%
Other Asian
232
2.2%
Total population: 10,552

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,641
42.5%
No qualifications
1,279
14.93%
Level 3 (A level)
1,161
13.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,137
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
725
8.46%
Total 16+ residents: 8,567

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,698
39.4%
Owns with a mortgage
1,563
36.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
527
12.23%
Other social rented
296
6.87%
Other forms of private rent
173
4.01%
Total households: 4,310

Property prices in Bushey Heath

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £602,500 in Bushey Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £2,085,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bushey Heath in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bushey Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£880,500
Flats24£365,000
Semi-Detached29£625,000
Terraced33£480,000

10 years median price trend in Bushey Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bushey Heath.

All postcodes in Bushey Heath

WD234JR

Holly Grove

WD234RE

Little Bushey Lane

WD231LA

Abercorn Dell

WD231LG

Treacy Close

WD231SB

Fairseat Close

WD234UA

Bridgewater Way

WD234YF

Chartridge Close

WD231GB

Perrin Close

WD231LQ

Allard Crescent

WD231ND

Rutland Place

WD234HS

Catsey Woods

WD234QG

Oundle Avenue

WD231HZ

Downalong

WD231LL

Powis Court

WD231XB

Elizabeth Grove

WD234HY

Catsey Lane

WD234QP

Pentland Road

WD234SP

Coombe Road

WD231FL

Sparrows Herne

WD231GH

Elstree Road

WD231NS

High Road

WD234AF

Kingshill Close

WD234GE

Greenwood Close

WD234SH

Wayside Avenue

WD231AH

Larken Drive

WD231AX

Linnet Close

WD231JB

Broadfield Court

WD231JZ

Mungo-Park Close

WD234GT

Wyatt Close

WD231DQ

Merry Hill Road

WD231RD

Heathbourne Road

WD233EW

Rossway Drive

WD234TD

Ashfield Avenue

WD231LR

The Wintons

WD231PL

Arden Close

WD231PT

Tower View

WD231SA

Hartsbourne Close

WD234LP

Ashfield Avenue

WD234RD

Little Bushey Lane

WD234RG

Chiltern Avenue

WD231AW

Woodpecker Close

WD231EJ

High Road

WD231NA

High Road

WD234HT

Catsey Lane

WD234JH

Harriet Way

WD231AJ

Sparrows Herne

WD231AN

Wren Crescent

WD231JE

Hartsbourne Road

WD231SD

High Road

WD234UL

Greensward

WD234EE

Bushey Heath

WD234JB

Richards Close

WD234JT

Aston Close

WD234JU

Little Bushey Lane

WD234LD

Shady Bush Close

WD234QN

Pentland Road

WD231HT

Warren Road

WD231NY

Magpie Hall Road

WD234QA

Chiltern Avenue

WD234QR

Woodfield Rise

WD231FW

Aspen Place

WD231NB

Windmill Street

WD234HL

Normansfield Close

WD234PZ

Chiltern Close

WD234TF

Ashfield Avenue

WD234UG

Baird Close

WD231GG

High Road

WD231GP

Magpie Hall Road

WD231HN

The Comyns

WD231JD

Bushey Heath

WD234GJ

Elstree Road

WD234JP

Little Bushey Lane

WD234QQ

Oundle Avenue

WD234XF

Richfield Road

WD231SP

The Rutts

WD231EE

High Road

WD234EL

Hilfield Lane South

WD234RP

Richfield Road

WD231PR

Warwick Close

WD233FJ

Rossway Drive

WD234FB

Dunsmore Close

WD234QF

Chiltern Avenue

WD234RH

Harriet Way

WD231AL

Goldcrest Way

WD231AU

Swallow Close

WD231EA

High Road

WD231GD

Belle Vue Lane

WD231PB

Heathbourne Road

WD234RT

The Squirrels

WD231ED

High Road

WD231EH

High Road

WD231HX

Howton Place

WD231QP

Laurino Place

WD234GH

Elstree Road

WD234HG

Ashfield Avenue

WD234JA

Vega Road

WD231NR

Heath Lodge

WD231PE

Lane Gardens

WD231SN

Hive Road

WD234AD

Atkinson Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.