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Bushey Heath

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About

Bushey Heath ward sits on the southern edge of the Hertsmere borough, bordering Greater London. The area is characterised by residential streets with a mix of housing styles, from inter-war semis to larger detached homes, set along roads that follow the natural contours of the land. Local shops and services are concentrated along the main routes, serving the immediate community.

The landscape is defined by its position on the higher ground of the Hertfordshire plateau, with notable green spaces like the extensive grounds of the former Royal Masonic School. A key feature is the presence of the Aldenham Reservoir country park, which provides walking routes and water-based recreation. The area maintains a distinct separation from the more urban centres of Bushey and Borehamwood to the north.

Area overview

On average Bushey Heath has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% 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 5,427 people, with a population density of about 1,628.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bushey Heath Population
5,427
Population density
1,628 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.95(-46%)
Other theft
8.11(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.92(-32%)
Drugs
7.37(+155%)
Burglary
7(+152%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,472
63.95%
Other White
579
10.66%
Indian
556
10.24%
Other
212
3.9%
Other Asian
119
2.19%
Total population: 5,429

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,891
42.01%
No qualifications
778
17.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
592
13.15%
Level 3 (A level)
540
12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
361
8.02%
Total 16+ residents: 4,501

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
998
43.09%
Owns with a mortgage
690
29.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
316
13.64%
Other forms of private rent
151
6.52%
Other social rented
140
6.04%
Total households: 2,316

Property prices in Bushey Heath

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 in Bushey Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £315,000 up to £3,400,000.

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
Detached21£960,000
Terraced18£535,000
Semi-Detached12£686,500
Flats14£377,500

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

WD231EB

High Road

WD231GE

High Road

WD231NZ

Clay Lane

WD231FW

Aspen Place

WD231SD

High Road

WD231HD

Beamish Drive

WD231NQ

Windmill Lane

WD231HL

Thorn Avenue

WD231ES

California Lane

WD231FG

St Peters Close

WD231LB

Prowse Avenue

WD231SH

Bushey Heath

WD234AJ

Bushey Heath

WD231HJ

Beamish Drive

WD231LW

Orchard Close

WD234EL

Hilfield Lane South

WD231GD

Belle Vue Lane

WD231PW

Clarence Close

WD231PT

Tower View

WD231PZ

Hartsbourne Road

WD231NE

Windmill Lane

WD231EZ

California Lane

WD231EN

High Road

WD234EB

Bushey Heath

WD231QW

Lake Drive

WD231PL

Arden Close

WD231NJ

Rutherford Way

WD231PG

The Briars

WD231LU

Hive Road

WD234GB

Titian Avenue

WD231AT

Partridge Close

WD231PJ

Montacute Road

WD231NG

Windmill Lane

WD231GB

Perrin Close

WD234GQ

Elstree Road

WD231NW

Clay Lane

WD231GG

High Road

WD231EL

High Road

WD231HW

Rose Lawn

WD231JL

Hartsbourne Avenue

WD231AU

Swallow Close

WD231NB

Windmill Street

WD231JE

Hartsbourne Road

WD231HH

Beamish Drive

WD234GN

Priory View

WD231AY

Larken Close

WD231JH

Hartsbourne Road

WD231RF

Green Acres

WD231AH

Larken Drive

WD231GL

Springfield

WD231SQ

Windmill Lane

WD231JX

Mc Kellar Close

WD231NL

Pickets Close

WD231AP

Merry Hill Road

WD231PP

Magnaville Road

WD231EY

California Lane

WD231ND

Rutland Place

WD231NY

Magpie Hall Road

WD231NP

High Road

WD231HU

Warren Road

WD231HY

High Road

WD231AS

Merry Hill Road

WD231LN

The Rutts

WD231GP

Magpie Hall Road

WD231NR

Heath Lodge

WD231PS

Willow Dene

WD231EH

High Road

WD231JR

Prowse Avenue

WD231XB

Elizabeth Grove

WD231HQ

Beamish Drive

WD231EF

Sparrows Herne

WD231LZ

Shepherds Walk

WD231NS

High Road

WD234GE

Greenwood Close

WD231JD

Bushey Heath

WD231GT

Belle Vue Lane

WD231LA

Abercorn Dell

WD231EA

High Road

WD231ER

California Lane

WD234GA

Nimmo Drive

WD231HF

Bushell Green

WD231JJ

Hartsbourne Road

WD231GQ

Bushey Heath

WD231ET

Florida Close

WD231EX

California Lane

WD234EF

Caldecote Lane

WD231LS

The Pantiles

WD231EQ

Pinewood Lodge

WD231AN

Wren Crescent

WD231HX

Howton Place

WD231HT

Warren Road

WD231HG

Stevens Green

WD231LL

Powis Court

WD231JS

Prowse Avenue

WD231LQ

Allard Crescent

WD231JA

High Road

WD231JZ

Mungo-Park Close

WD231JW

Hartsbourne Avenue

WD231NA

High Road

WD231LX

Abercorn Dell

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.