Postcode WD23 3EP 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% 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 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Moatfield Recreation Ground.
Bushey Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,213 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Bushey Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 71.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from WD23 3EP.
Bushey Central near WD23 3EP 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Moatfield Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Moatfield Recreation Ground |
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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD23 3EP.
In the WD23 3EP postcode area, located within Bushey Central, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD23 3EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 27 Harcourt Road, Bushey, WD23 3PP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 19 Harcourt Road, Bushey, WD23 3PP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3EP, 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 3EP records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3EP in Bushey Central is £582,000 (about £542 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WD23 3EP, including Meadow Wood School (Good), Bushey Meads School (Good) and Little Reddings Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WD23 3EP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,213 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 3EP 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.