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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

WD231PQ

Paynesfield Road

WD234GL

Elstree Road

WD231PU

The Callanders

WD234GD

Langmead Drive

WD231SA

Hartsbourne Close

WD231PA

Heathbourne Road

WD231PN

Magnaville Road

WD231AQ

Sparrows Herne

WD231JT

Gillan Green

WD231SE

Bushey Heath

WD231HA

Giant Tree Hill

WD234EH

Dagger Lane

WD231EU

California Lane

WD231AR

Langholme

WD234ED

Elstree Road

WD234EG

Elstree Road

WD231PB

Heathbourne Road

WD231LE

Allard Crescent

WD231HS

The Lake

WD231LH

The Rutts

WD231EJ

High Road

WD231PR

Warwick Close

WD231AW

Woodpecker Close

WD231PH

Woodstock Road

WD234GG

Elstree Road

WD231PF

Howard Close

WD231JB

Broadfield Court

WD231LF

Hive Close

WD231NN

The Laurels

WD231FL

Sparrows Herne

WD231SB

Fairseat Close

WD231HB

Sequoia Close

WD231HE

Bushell Green

WD231HP

The Comyns

WD231AL

Goldcrest Way

WD231LJ

The Rutts

WD231SJ

Hartsbourne Road

WD231GW

Trundlers Way

WD231RD

Heathbourne Road

WD231QP

Laurino Place

WD231JG

Hive Road

WD231SP

The Rutts

WD231SL

Hartswood Green

WD231JU

Finucane Rise

WD231HR

Coles Green

WD231LR

The Wintons

HA73HX

Common Road

WD231DQ

Merry Hill Road

WD231HZ

Downalong

WD231PD

Heathbourne Road

WD231GN

Elstree Road

WD231LG

Treacy Close

WD231EE

High Road

WD231JP

Hartsbourne Avenue

WD231RB

Shaw Close

WD234EE

Bushey Heath

WD231ED

High Road

WD231PE

Lane Gardens

WD231JN

Hartsbourne Avenue

WD231JY

Finucane Rise

WD234EJ

Bushey Heath

WD231LD

Robinson Crescent

WD231EP

California Lane

WD231NF

Lime Tree Walk

WD231LP

The Rutts

WD231AX

Linnet Close

WD231AJ

Sparrows Herne

WD231HN

The Comyns

WD231NH

Windmill Lane

WD231SN

Hive Road

Data Sources

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