Berkhamsted vs Bushey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bushey offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. Berkhamsted has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bushey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Berkhamsted
£761,843
Bushey
£633,758
Crime Rate
Berkhamsted
69.0
Bushey
75.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Berkhamsted
62.5%
Bushey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Berkhamsted
302.7
Bushey
426.2
EPC Rating
Berkhamsted
71.9
Bushey
70.8
Median Income
Berkhamsted
£34,575
Bushey
£35,126
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Bushey is £633,758, which is 20% less than Berkhamsted at £761,843. The most affordable entry point in Berkhamsted is a flat at £369,950, while in Bushey it is a flat at £359,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Berkhamsted (£637,990 vs £488,225).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Berkhamsted prices grew faster — 23% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Berkhamsted (69 per 1,000) compared to Bushey (75.5 per 1,000), a 9% difference. The most common crime category in Berkhamsted is violent-crime, while in Bushey it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandBushey has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 62.5% in Berkhamsted. Berkhamsted has 8 schools in total, while Bushey has 12.
Berkhamsted School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bushey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Berkhamsted | Bushey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 12 |
| Primary | 7 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 62.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bushey offers faster average downloads at 426.2 Mbps, compared to 302.7 Mbps in Berkhamsted. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Berkhamsted and 98.3% in Bushey. Gigabit availability stands at 53.7% in Berkhamsted and 81.9% in Bushey.
Bushey is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (426 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Berkhamsted are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.9 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Bushey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Berkhamsted and £1,076 in Bushey. 69.3% of homes in Berkhamsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Bushey.
Berkhamsted has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,125.7 in Bushey and £34,574.7 in Berkhamsted. The median age is 42.8 in Berkhamsted and 40.7 in Bushey. Employment rates stand at 62.6% in Berkhamsted and 62% in Bushey. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Berkhamsted versus 59.4% in Bushey.
| Indicator | Berkhamsted | Bushey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,236 | 27,994 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 40.7 |
| Median Household Income | £34,574.7 | £35,125.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.6% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 59.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 41.9% |
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