Postcode WD23 2LJ 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 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 0.6 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 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 0.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WD23 2LJ.
Bushey Central near WD23 2LJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 8 | Bushey | London Midland, Overground | Walking directions to Bushey |
| 0.7 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 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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD23 2LJ.
In the WD23 2LJ postcode area, located within Bushey Central, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 2LJ, 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 2LJ 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 2LJ in Bushey Central is £520,000 (about £523 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to WD23 2LJ, including Longwood School (Requires improvement), Bushey Manor Junior School (Good) and Bushey and Oxhey Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WD23 2LJ is Bushey in TfL zone 8, about 1,029 m away, serving the London Midland and Overground lines.
WD23 2LJ 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 Watford covering WD23 2LJ 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.