Postcode WD23 4NQ is located in a major urban area, within the Bushey St James area 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 median sale price in Bushey St James is £560,000 (around £525 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £385,000 and £715,000. The nearest station is Bushey, about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Moatfield Recreation Ground.
Bushey Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,291 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% 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 10.8% 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 27 ft away from WD23 4NQ.
Bushey Central near WD23 4NQ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Moatfield Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Moatfield Recreation Ground |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 (about £525 per square foot) in Bushey St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,387,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £955,000 | £557 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £602,000 | £522 |
| Terraced | 16 | £465,500 | £548 |
| Flats | 19 | £360,000 | £484 |
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 | £595,000 | £473,000 |
| 2026 | £865,000 | £337,500 | £640,000 | £445,000 |
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 | £544 | £529 |
| 2026 | £557 | £482 | £507 | £589 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD23 4NQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 2026 | 39, Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, WD23 4NU | Detached | Freehold | £1,057,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 83, Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, WD23 4NU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £640,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 14, The Birches, Bushey, WD23 4TW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £845,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 187, Little Bushey Lane, Bushey, WD23 4RX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £817,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 193, Little Bushey Lane, Bushey, WD23 4RX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £687,500 |
In the WD23 4NQ postcode area, located within Bushey Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Secondary | Bushey Meads School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Little Reddings Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Nov 2016. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Bournehall Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WD23 4NQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 27 Harcourt Road, Bushey, WD23 3PP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 19 Harcourt Road, Bushey, WD23 3PP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Hertsmere district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WD23 4NQ, 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 4NQ 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 4NQ in Bushey St James is £560,000 (about £525 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WD23 4NQ, including Bushey Meads School (Requires improvement), Little Reddings Primary School (Good) and Bournehall Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WD23 4NQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,291 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 4NQ 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).