Brookmans Park vs Bushey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bushey wins on house prices with a 68% gap. Bushey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brookmans Park edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brookmans Park
£1,065,170
Bushey
£633,758
Crime Rate
Brookmans Park
78.8
Bushey
75.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brookmans Park
100.0%
Bushey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brookmans Park
329.2
Bushey
426.2
EPC Rating
Brookmans Park
72.7
Bushey
70.8
Median Income
Brookmans Park
£37,852
Bushey
£35,126
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £633,758, Bushey undercuts Brookmans Park (£1,065,170) by around 68% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brookmans Park is a flat at £525,000, while in Bushey it is a flat at £359,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Brookmans Park (£525,000 vs £359,714).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bushey prices grew faster — 7% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Bushey experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.5 per 1,000 versus 78.8 per 1,000 in Brookmans Park. The most common crime category in Brookmans Park 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 EnglandOf the 2 schools in Brookmans Park, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bushey, which has 12 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brookmans Park School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 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 | Brookmans Park | Bushey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 12 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bushey averages 426.2 Mbps – ahead of Brookmans Park's 329.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.5% of premises in Brookmans Park and 98.3% in Bushey. Gigabit availability stands at 59.6% in Brookmans Park and 81.9% in Bushey.
Bushey is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (426 vs 329 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brookmans Park leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Bushey averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,136 in Brookmans Park and £1,076 in Bushey. 72.5% of homes in Brookmans Park have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Bushey.
Brookmans Park has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,852 in Brookmans Park and £35,125.7 in Bushey. The median age is 42.1 in Brookmans Park and 40.7 in Bushey. Owner-occupancy is 63% in Brookmans Park versus 59.4% in Bushey. Employment rates stand at 61.4% in Brookmans Park and 62% in Bushey.
| Indicator | Brookmans Park | Bushey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,033 | 27,994 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 40.7 |
| Median Household Income | £37,852 | £35,125.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.4% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 63% | 59.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 41.9% |
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