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WD23 2QB

Elmhurst Close

Bushey North

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Detailed insights for WD23 2QB

Overview

Postcode WD23 2QB 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 Watford High Street, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Waterfields Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Bushey North has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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 86 ft away from WD23 2QB.

Flood risk

No risk

Bushey North near WD23 2QB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WD23 2QB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WD23 2QB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWaterfields Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Waterfields Recreation Ground
0.5 miFishers Field Nature ReserveSmallWalking directions to Fishers Field Nature Reserve

Area Profile

Population
459
Population density
6,750 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.8(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.51(-1%)
Vehicle crime
3.84(-13%)
Other theft
3.36(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.36(-47%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
55.22%
Indian
96
20.87%
Other White
32
6.96%
Irish
16
3.48%
Other Asian
12
2.61%
Total population: 460

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
215
63.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
12.35%
Level 3 (A level)
33
9.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
5.88%
No qualifications
16
4.71%
Total 16+ residents: 340

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
92
58.6%
Owns outright
51
32.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.01%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.27%
Other social rented
1
0.64%
Total households: 157

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 2QB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD23 2QB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Mar 20268, Tristan Lodge, Bushey, WD23 2JAFlatsLeasehold£280,000
31 Mar 20251, Tristan Lodge, Bushey, WD23 2JAFlatsLeasehold£325,000
27 Mar 202569C, Bushey Grove Road, Bushey, WD23 2GJFlatsFreehold£585,000
07 Feb 202522, Vernon Road, Bushey, WD23 2JLTerracedFreehold£807,500
31 Jan 20254, Vernon Road, Bushey, WD23 2JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£655,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD23 2QB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBushey and Oxhey Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableLongwood SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryBushey Manor Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD23 2QB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD23 2QB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Extra239-241 Lower High Street, Watford, WD17 2BDWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miLidl275 Lower High Street, Watford Heath, Watford, WD17 2HYWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miHome BargainsWatford, WD17 2EUWalking directions to Home Bargains
0.4 miAldiDalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SFWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miIcelandDalton Way, Watford, WD17 2SDWalking directions to Iceland

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 2QB, 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 008BE01023553
Police ForceHertfordshire
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about WD23 2QB

Is WD23 2QB (Bushey North) safe?

The area around WD23 2QB 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.

What is the average house price near WD23 2QB?

The median sale price around WD23 2QB 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 2QB?

There are 18 schools close to WD23 2QB, including Bushey and Oxhey Infant School (Good), Longwood School (Requires improvement) and Bushey Manor Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WD23 2QB?

The closest station to WD23 2QB is Watford High Street in TfL zone 8, about 696 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around WD23 2QB?

WD23 2QB 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Watford covering WD23 2QB 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.