Postcode WD23 2AJ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Bushey North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,452 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Bushey North has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
The average income per household in Bushey North is £69,466 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 133 ft away from WD23 2AJ.
Bushey North near WD23 2AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Watford North located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Watford North | N/A | Walking directions to Watford North |
| 0.9 mi | Watford Junction | London Midland, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Watford Junction |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £522,500 (about £513 per square foot) in Bushey North area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £830,000 | £522 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £622,500 | £553 |
| Terraced | 19 | £425,000 | £518 |
| Flats | 16 | £298,500 | £475 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £902,500 | £317,500 | £625,000 | £445,000 |
| 2026 | £780,000 | £300,000 | £625,000 | £414,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £556 | £461 | £534 | £523 |
| 2026 | £491 | £478 | £523 | £466 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD23 2AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 446, Bushey Mill Lane, Bushey, WD23 2AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £763,500 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 153, Mead Way, Bushey, WD23 2DJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £620,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 89, Mead Way, Bushey, WD23 2DJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 125, Mead Way, Bushey, WD23 2DJ | Terraced | Freehold | £552,500 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 131, Mill Way, Bushey, WD23 2AE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £625,000 |
In the WD23 2AJ postcode area, located within Bushey North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Hertsmere district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WD23 2AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan Leslie Matthews
Bushey North - Elected 4 May 2023
Louise Jane Nicolas
Bushey North - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Anton Richards
Bushey North - Elected 4 May 2023
Matt Turmaine
Watford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD23 2AJ 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.
The median sale price around WD23 2AJ in Bushey North is £522,500 (about £513 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WD23 2AJ, including Highwood Primary School (Good), The Purcell School and Knutsford Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD23 2AJ is Watford North, about 1,430 m away.
WD23 2AJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,452 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD23 2AJ 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).