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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£640,000
Price per sq ft£561
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£458K – £818K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £640,000 (about £561 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
Detached15£950,000£581
Semi-Detached15£785,000£561
Terraced14£536,500£570
Flats15£365,000£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£681,500£539,000
2026£807,500£361,750£800,000£517,500
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£578£572
2026£585£432£532£586
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hertsmere district.

Band A£1,604
Band B£1,871
Band C£2,139
Band D£2,406
Band E£2,940
Band F£3,475
Band G£4,010
Band H£4,812

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bushey Heath ward.

Local councillors

Paul Morris

Bushey Heath - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Seamus Quilty

Bushey Heath - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative