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Bushey St James

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 116 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

116

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bushey St James Population

7,699

Population density

1,743 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

50.53(+63%)

Anti-social behaviour

28.06(+143%)

Criminal damage and arson

14.16(+121%)

Other theft

13.38(+141%)

Vehicle crime

13.12(+188%)

East of England average

Demographics

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

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

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

2.28%

Total households: 3,071

Property prices in Bushey St James

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £527,500 in Bushey St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,340,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£937,000	£405,265	£640,500	£1,050,000	£1,268,000
Flats	29	£390,000	£152,200	£299,000	£538,000	£1,111,000
Semi-Detached	30	£592,500	£437,350	£532,500	£665,000	£760,500
Terraced	22	£473,000	£352,500	£441,750	£575,500	£910,500

10 years median price trend in Bushey St James

All postcodes in Bushey St James

WD233SY

Farm Way

WD234NZ

Ryder Close

WD258HF

Sandy Lane

WD232NN

London Road

WD233PY

Lea Close

WD194FT

Horsehaven Mews

WD231DW

Kemp Place

WD232RA

Royal Connaught Drive

WD233EN

Farrington Avenue

WD233EP

Goddard Drive

WD233HB

High Street

WD233HH

High Street

WD233NA

Palmer Avenue

WD234NS

Coldharbour Lane

WD233TH

Moat View Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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