Postcode WD23 2LA is located in a major urban area, within the Bushey St James ward of Hertsmere in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bushey Central area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bushey Central is £73,131 per year. The nearest station is Bushey, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bushey Manor Field.
Bushey Central has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,681 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Bushey Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bushey Central is £73,131 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from WD23 2LA.
Bushey Central near WD23 2LA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 8 | Bushey | London Midland, Overground | Walking directions to Bushey |
| 0.9 mi | 8 | Watford High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Watford High Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bushey Manor Field | Large | Walking directions to Bushey Manor Field |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £582,000 (about £542 per square foot) in Bushey St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £955,000 | £573 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £640,000 | £543 |
| Terraced | 20 | £473,000 | £564 |
| Flats | 19 | £360,000 | £482 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £687,500 | £346,000 | £543,000 | £508,750 |
| 2017 | £768,050 | £390,000 | £598,000 | £452,500 |
| 2018 | £800,000 | £342,475 | £562,500 | £454,000 |
| 2019 | £810,000 | £457,500 | £507,000 | £415,000 |
| 2020 | £859,000 | £340,000 | £537,500 | £430,000 |
| 2021 | £900,000 | £560,000 | £550,000 | £493,000 |
| 2022 | £950,000 | £452,500 | £646,000 | £480,000 |
| 2023 | £853,750 | £465,000 | £575,000 | £460,000 |
| 2024 | £690,000 | £525,000 | £590,000 | £457,500 |
| 2025 | £968,500 | £380,000 | £600,000 | £473,000 |
| 2026 | £955,000 | £360,000 | £691,250 | £467,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £480 | £491 | £528 | £539 |
| 2017 | £481 | £496 | £495 | £494 |
| 2018 | £516 | £451 | £532 | £476 |
| 2019 | £580 | £499 | £468 | £449 |
| 2020 | £547 | £517 | £484 | £476 |
| 2021 | £477 | £534 | £509 | £510 |
| 2022 | £580 | £518 | £558 | £594 |
| 2023 | £503 | £502 | £574 | £542 |
| 2024 | £565 | £527 | £554 | £535 |
| 2025 | £570 | £491 | £543 | £529 |
| 2026 | £638 | £480 | £513 | £604 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD23 2LA.
In the WD23 2LA postcode area, located within Bushey Central, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD23 2LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | High Street, Hertsmere, WD23 3HD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Belvedere Court, Watford, WD19 4FN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 2LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Shenton
Bushey St James - Elected 4 May 2023
Mia Handley
Bushey St James - Elected 4 May 2023
Miles Ponder
Bushey St James - Elected 4 May 2023
Oliver Dowden
Hertsmere - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WD23 2LA records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WD23 2LA in Bushey Central is £582,000 (about £542 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to WD23 2LA, including Bushey Manor Junior School (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good) and The Grange Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD23 2LA is Bushey in TfL zone 8, about 824 m away, serving the London Midland and Overground lines.
WD23 2LA scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,681 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hertsmere covering WD23 2LA is Oliver Dowden (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris Shenton (Liberal Democrats), Mia Handley (Liberal Democrats) and Miles Ponder (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.