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Area guide · Hertsmere

Living in Bushey

A snapshot of life in Bushey, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Bushey is a town in Hertsmere, East of England with a population of 27,994. The average house price is £633,758 and the overall crime rate is 75.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Bushey ranks

Population

27,994

Avg House Price

£633,758

Crime Rate

75.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

426 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£35,125.7

Median Age

40.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Bushey's detached homes (£1,015,936) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£359,714).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bushey prices have risen 7% over the last 9 years (£593,776 → £633,758).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£1,015,936£886,00079
Semi-Detached£621,776£622,50097
Terraced£488,225£460,500102
Flat£359,714£326,500102

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bushey is 75.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Bushey: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools12
Primary9
Secondary3
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Ashfield Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Bournehall Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Bushey Heath Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Bushey Manor Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Bushey Meads SchoolSecondaryNo rating available
Hartsbourne Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Highwood Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Little Reddings Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Merry Hill Infant School and NurseryPrimaryGood
Queens' SchoolSecondaryGood
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and NurseryPrimaryGood
The Grange AcademySecondaryNo rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Bushey averages 426 Mbps — 326% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bushey homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.8
% Rated C or Above65%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,076

Demographics & Economy

Population27,994
Median Age40.7
Median Household Income£35,125.7
Employment Rate62%
Owner Occupied59.4%
Degree-Level Qualified41.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bushey?
The average house price in Bushey is £633,758 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Bushey?
The most affordable entry point in Bushey is a flat, with an average price of £359,714.
Is Bushey a safe place to live?
Bushey has a recorded crime rate of 75.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Bushey?
Bushey has 12 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Bushey?
Average broadband download speeds in Bushey are around 426 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.3% of premises.
How big is Bushey?
Bushey is a settlement in Hertsmere with a population of approximately 27,994.

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