Postcode WD23 3LR 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Moatfield Recreation Ground.
Bushey Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,753 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Bushey Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.9% 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 3LR.
Bushey Central near WD23 3LR 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Moatfield Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Moatfield Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Bushey Rose Garden | Small | Walking directions to Bushey Rose Garden |
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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD23 3LR.
In the WD23 3LR postcode area, located within Bushey Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD23 3LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 19 Harcourt Road, Bushey, WD23 3PP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 27 Harcourt Road, Bushey, WD23 3PP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | High Street, Hertsmere, WD23 3HD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Lejays Convenience Store | Sparrows Herne, Hertsmere, WD23 1GS | Walking directions to Lejays Convenience Store |
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 3LR, 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 3LR records about 51 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WD23 3LR in Bushey Central is £582,000 (about £542 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WD23 3LR, including Little Reddings Primary School (Good), St Hilda's School and Meadow Wood School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WD23 3LR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,753 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 3LR 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.