Postcode WD23 2HL 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% 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 High Street, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Waterfields Recreation Ground.
Bushey North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,816 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Bushey North has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.5% 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 18 ft away from WD23 2HL.
Bushey North near WD23 2HL has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Watford High Street located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| 0.5 mi | 8 | Bushey | London Midland, Overground | Walking directions to Bushey |
| 0.9 mi | Watford Junction | London Midland, Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Watford Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Waterfields Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Waterfields Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Fishers Field Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Fishers Field Nature Reserve |
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 2HL.
In the WD23 2HL postcode area, located within Bushey North, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD23 2HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 239-241 Lower High Street, Watford, WD17 2BD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Home Bargains | Watford, WD17 2EU | Walking directions to Home Bargains |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 275 Lower High Street, Watford Heath, Watford, WD17 2HY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Dalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Polski Sklep | 162C High Street, Watford, WD17 2EG | Walking directions to Polski Sklep |
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 2HL, 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 2HL records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2HL in Bushey North is £520,000 (about £523 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to WD23 2HL, including Longwood School (Requires improvement), Bushey and Oxhey Infant School (Good) and Central Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD23 2HL is Watford High Street in TfL zone 8, about 583 m away, serving the Overground line.
WD23 2HL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,816 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 2HL 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.