Postcode WD23 2FF 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 very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 Bushey, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bushey Manor Field.
Bushey North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,563 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Bushey North has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from WD23 2FF.
Bushey North near WD23 2FF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bushey located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 8 | Bushey | London Midland, Overground | Walking directions to Bushey |
| 0.5 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bushey Manor Field | Large | Walking directions to Bushey Manor Field |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £887,500 | £509 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £620,000 | £581 |
| Terraced | 19 | £425,000 | £519 |
| Flats | 11 | £280,000 | £474 |
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 | £925,000 | £317,500 | £625,000 | £445,000 |
| 2026 | £835,000 | £275,000 | £555,000 | £496,000 |
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 | £560 | £461 | £534 | £523 |
| 2026 | £509 | £480 | £606 | £465 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD23 2FF.
In the WD23 2FF postcode area, located within Bushey North, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD23 2FF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 275 Lower High Street, Watford Heath, Watford, WD17 2HY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Belvedere Court, Watford, WD19 4FN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Dalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 239-241 Lower High Street, Watford, WD17 2BD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Dalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SF | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Hertsmere district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WD23 2FF, 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 2FF records about 47 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 2FF in Bushey North is £520,000 (about £523 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to WD23 2FF, including Bushey and Oxhey Infant School (Good), Bushey Manor Junior School (Good) and Longwood School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD23 2FF is Bushey in TfL zone 8, about 469 m away, serving the London Midland and Overground lines.
WD23 2FF scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,563 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 2FF 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).
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.