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WD23

BUSHEY

Greater London, London, England

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WD23 is the postcode district for BUSHEY, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £627,061
1yr change ▲ 12.9%
Crime 71% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£627,061

▲ 12.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

118% above national avg

Crime Rate

23.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

71% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

338 Mbps

Property Prices in WD23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WD23 is £627,061, which is 52% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in WD23 cost 118.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WD23 have risen 12.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £965,034 214
Semi-detached £628,271 261
Terraced £487,628 233
Flat £403,289 361
All types £627,061 1104

5-Year Price History

£567K £597K £628K £658K £689K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WD23

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 23.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WD23 has a crime rate well 71% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
8.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WD23

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WD23 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
The Purcell School Other Not inspected mi
Bushey Heath Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Highwood Primary School Primary Good mi
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery Primary Good mi
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

110,212

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WD23 are 338.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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338.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WD23 is collected by Hertsmere. The Band D rate is £2,076/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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WD23 — BUSHEY

Area Summary

WD23 (BUSHEY) offers above-average property prices (£627,061, 118% above national average), low crime (71% below national average), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (338 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about WD23 BUSHEY

What is the average house price in WD23 BUSHEY?
The average house price in WD23 (BUSHEY) is £627,061, based on 1104 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 118% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 12.9% over the past year.
Is WD23 BUSHEY a safe area to live?
Crime in WD23 is significantly below the national average (23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of WD23 BUSHEY?
The population of WD23 (BUSHEY) is approximately 110,212 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in WD23?
The average broadband download speed in WD23 is 338 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in WD23 BUSHEY?
There are 19 schools in or near WD23. 37% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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