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Bushey St James

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About

Bushey St James ward covers the northern part of Bushey, bordered by the A41 to the west. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different eras. It includes the local centre along Little Bushey Lane, which provides everyday shops and services. The ward contains several schools and large areas of playing fields and sports grounds, contributing to its community feel.

The landscape is gently undulating, with residential roads leading towards open spaces like Bushey Grove Leisure Centre. A notable local landmark is the distinctive, modern Church of St James the Apostle, which serves as a focal point. The ward's proximity to Bushey Heath offers additional green space, while maintaining direct transport links into central London via local rail services.

Area overview

On average Bushey St James has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bushey St James is £72,790 per year. There are 9 schools in Bushey St James: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bushey St James is home to around 7,699 people, with a population density of about 1,743.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bushey St James Population
7,699
Population density
1,743 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.7(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.32(+145%)
Other theft
13.25(+142%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.91(+72%)
Vehicle crime
10.13(+130%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,948
64.28%
Other White
667
8.67%
Indian
576
7.48%
Irish
227
2.95%
African
209
2.72%
Total population: 7,697

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,439
39.81%
Level 3 (A level)
937
15.3%
No qualifications
877
14.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
872
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
527
8.6%
Total 16+ residents: 6,126

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
992
32.3%
Owns outright
947
30.84%
Other social rented
548
17.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
417
13.58%
Other forms of private rent
70
2.28%
Total households: 3,071

Property prices in Bushey St James

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Bushey St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bushey St James 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 St James over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached28£606,500
Flats21£370,000
Terraced27£471,000
Detached7£937,000

10 years median price trend in Bushey St James

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

All postcodes in Bushey St James

WD233AJ

Finch Lane

WD232RP

Marlborough Drive

WD233HB

High Street

WD233EA

Bournehall

WD232PR

Marlborough Drive

WD232RR

Marlborough Drive

WD233ES

Goddard Drive

WD258HB

Elton Way

WD233BJ

Crabtree Close

WD233BW

Church Walk

WD233GZ

The Studios

WD233PN

Mostyn Road

WD233BS

Moat Close

WD233BG

Little Grove

WD233ED

Park Road

Data Sources

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