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WD23 2HR

Walton Road

Bushey North

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Overview

Postcode WD23 2HR 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 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Radlett Road Playing fields.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
30.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Bushey North has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.5%

Approximately 30.5% 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.

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 rail, approximately 75 ft away from WD23 2HR.

Flood risk

High

Bushey North near WD23 2HR has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Watford High Street located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WD23 2HR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

8

Watford High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Watford High Street
0.7 mi

8

Bushey

London Midland, Overground

Walking directions to Bushey
0.8 mi

Watford Junction

London Midland, Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Watford Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WD23 2HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRadlett Road Playing fieldsLargeWalking directions to Radlett Road Playing fields
0.2 miWaterfields Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Waterfields Recreation Ground
0.3 miFishers Field Nature ReserveSmallWalking directions to Fishers Field Nature Reserve

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
3,317.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.67(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.97(+73%)
Vehicle crime
8.56(+95%)
Public order
5.13(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.56(-28%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
53.24%
Other White
42
12.35%
Other Asian
29
8.53%
Indian
24
7.06%
African
17
5%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
38.08%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
15.38%
No qualifications
32
12.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.31%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
32.06%
Other social rented
40
30.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
21.37%
Owns outright
18
13.74%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD23 2HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD23 2HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 20255, Walton Road, Bushey, WD23 2HRTerracedFreehold£335,000
23 Jan 202619, Arthur Street, Bushey, WD23 2HSTerracedFreehold£380,000
23 May 202528, Arthur Street, Bushey, WD23 2HSTerracedFreehold£424,500
31 Mar 202512, Arthur Street, Bushey, WD23 2HSTerracedFreehold£366,000
26 Sept 202558, Greatham Road, Bushey, WD23 2HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the WD23 2HR postcode area, located within Bushey North, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD23 2HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCentral Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableLongwood SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryWatford Field School (Infant & Nursery)Community school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD23 2HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD23 2HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Extra239-241 Lower High Street, Watford, WD17 2BDWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miHome BargainsWatford, WD17 2EUWalking directions to Home Bargains
0.4 miPolski Sklep162C High Street, Watford, WD17 2EGWalking directions to Polski Sklep
0.4 miSparDerby Road, Watford, WD17 2LQWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miPremierQueen's Road, Watford, WD17 2QRWalking 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 2HR, 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 008CE01023554
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about WD23 2HR

Is WD23 2HR (Bushey North) safe?

The area around WD23 2HR 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.

What is the average house price near WD23 2HR?

The median sale price around WD23 2HR 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 2HR?

There are 18 schools close to WD23 2HR, including Central Primary School (Requires improvement), Longwood School (Requires improvement) and Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WD23 2HR?

The closest station to WD23 2HR is Watford High Street in TfL zone 8, about 589 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around WD23 2HR?

WD23 2HR 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD23 2HR 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.