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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 low crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 2 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 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

Median price£644,000
Price per sq ft£564
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£485K – £845K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £644,000 (about £564 per square foot) in Bushey Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,680 up to £3,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bushey Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£1,065,000£580
Semi-Detached10£690,000£570
Terraced13£538,000£572
Flats15£385,000£436

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bushey Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bushey Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£699,950£640,000£590,000£435,000
2017£1,130,000£558,750£574,500£498,250
2018£975,000£492,475£583,750£447,000
2019£775,000£331,000£565,000£460,000
2020£860,000£358,500£490,000£405,000
2021£852,500£375,000£662,500£515,000
2022£1,600,000£555,000£760,000£500,000
2023£1,030,000£367,500£745,000£425,000
2024£992,500£458,725£780,000£478,500
2025£1,020,000£377,500£680,000£539,000
2026£807,500£358,500£800,000£535,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bushey Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bushey Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£495£550£584£562
2017£526£553£548£553
2018£526£485£491£531
2019£529£427£517£528
2020£546£462£508£540
2021£559£483£493£473
2022£680£552£531£569
2023£594£460£561£495
2024£595£525£549£606
2025£609£463£587£572
2026£575£428£513£636
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bushey Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Bushey Heath

Is Bushey Heath safe?

Bushey Heath records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bushey Heath?

The median sale price in Bushey Heath is £644,000 (about £564 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bushey Heath?

Bushey Heath has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bushey Heath?

Bushey Heath scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bushey Heath sits around rank 29,527 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bushey Heath?

The average household income in Bushey Heath is around £68,749 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bushey Heath?

Bushey Heath is represented by 2 elected councillors: Paul Morris (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Seamus Quilty (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.