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WD23 2AB

Bushey Mill Lane

Bushey North

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Overview

Postcode WD23 2AB is located in a major urban area, within the Bushey North ward of Hertsmere in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bushey North area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bushey North is £69,466 per year. The nearest station is Watford North, about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Bushey North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,729 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bushey North has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.3%

Approximately 8.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Bushey North is £69,466 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from WD23 2AB.

Flood risk

Low

Bushey North near WD23 2AB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Watford North located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WD23 2AB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Watford North

N/A

Walking directions to Watford North
0.9 mi

Watford Junction

London Midland, Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Watford Junction

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
672.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.05(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.21(-29%)
Vehicle crime
6.45(+47%)
Public order
4.11(-20%)
Other theft
3.52(-36%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
69.73%
Indian
40
10.81%
Irish
20
5.41%
Other White
14
3.78%
Other
8
2.16%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
33.11%
Level 3 (A level)
69
23.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
14.72%
No qualifications
36
12.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
11.37%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
47.37%
Owns outright
50
37.59%
Other social rented
11
8.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.02%
Shared ownership
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Bushey North

Median price£520,000
Price per sq ft£523
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£420K – £725K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 (about £523 per square foot) in Bushey North area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,750,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£887,500£509
Semi-Detached25£620,000£581
Terraced19£425,000£519
Flats11£280,000£474

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bushey North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bushey North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,182,500£300,000£475,500£394,000
2017£545,500£345,000£465,000£430,000
2018£855,000£302,500£490,000£415,000
2019£725,250£275,000£499,000£402,000
2020£731,250£282,000£469,000£399,000
2021£987,500£350,000£577,500£465,000
2022£817,500£365,000£587,500£510,000
2023£885,000£315,000£575,000£464,250
2024£825,000£315,000£525,000£425,000
2025£925,000£317,500£625,000£445,000
2026£835,000£275,000£555,000£496,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bushey North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bushey North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£498£444£518£504
2017£467£524£450£446
2018£504£540£478£479
2019£514£615£471£450
2020£470£536£458£489
2021£554£493£524£485
2022£518£531£535£483
2023£638£504£543£519
2024£605£507£529£484
2025£560£461£534£523
2026£509£480£606£465
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bushey North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD23 2AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD23 2AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 2025131, Mill Way, Bushey, WD23 2AESemi-DetachedFreehold£625,000
20 Mar 202595, Mill Way, Bushey, WD23 2AETerracedFreehold£550,000
14 Mar 2025160, Mill Way, Bushey, WD23 2AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£640,000
17 Oct 2025446, Bushey Mill Lane, Bushey, WD23 2AJSemi-DetachedFreehold£763,500
14 Nov 2025153, Mead Way, Bushey, WD23 2DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£620,000

Schools

In the WD23 2AB postcode area, located within Bushey North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD23 2AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHighwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryKnutsford Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miNot applicableThe Purcell SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD23 2AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD23 2AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miPremierKnutsford Avenue, Watford, WD24 7EJWalking directions to Premier

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hertsmere district (2025-26).

Band A£1,526
Band B£1,781
Band C£2,035
Band D£2,289
Band E£2,798
Band F£3,307
Band G£3,815
Band H£4,578

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WD23 2AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan Leslie Matthews

Bushey North - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Louise Jane Nicolas

Bushey North - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Paul Anton Richards

Bushey North - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Matt Turmaine

Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictHertsmereE07000098
Parliamentary ConstituencyWatfordE14001568
WardBushey NorthE05012185
ParishHertsmere, unparished areaE43000288
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bushey NorthE02004903
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hertsmere 008AE01023552
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about WD23 2AB

Is WD23 2AB (Bushey North) safe?

The area around WD23 2AB records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near WD23 2AB?

The median sale price around WD23 2AB in Bushey North is £520,000 (about £523 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WD23 2AB?

There are 8 schools close to WD23 2AB, including Highwood Primary School (Good), Knutsford Primary Academy (Good) and The Purcell School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WD23 2AB?

The closest station to WD23 2AB is Watford North, about 1,135 m away.

How deprived is the area around WD23 2AB?

WD23 2AB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,729 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WD23 2AB (Bushey North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD23 2AB is Matt Turmaine (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alan Leslie Matthews (Liberal Democrats), Louise Jane Nicolas (Liberal Democrats) and Paul Anton Richards (Liberal Democrats).

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.