Bushey vs Cheshunt
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cheshunt offers lower property prices by roughly 43%. Cheshunt has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bushey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bushey
£633,758
Cheshunt
£441,723
Crime Rate
Bushey
75.5
Cheshunt
70.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bushey
100.0%
Cheshunt
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bushey
426.2
Cheshunt
450.8
EPC Rating
Bushey
70.8
Cheshunt
70.2
Median Income
Bushey
£35,126
Cheshunt
£35,195
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Cheshunt more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £441,723 versus £633,758 in Bushey. The most affordable entry point in Bushey is a flat at £359,714, while in Cheshunt it is a flat at £233,653.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 58% pricier in Bushey (£1,015,936 vs £641,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheshunt prices grew faster — 24% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Cheshunt (70.2 per 1,000) compared to Bushey (75.5 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Bushey is violent-crime, while in Cheshunt 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Bushey: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85.7% in Cheshunt.
Bushey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cheshunt School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bushey | Cheshunt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 12 | 17 |
| Primary | 9 | 13 |
| Secondary | 3 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cheshunt enjoy 450.8 Mbps on average, while Bushey lags behind at 426.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Bushey and 98.6% in Cheshunt. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bushey and 85.1% in Cheshunt.
Cheshunt is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (451 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bushey is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Cheshunt's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,076 in Bushey and £1,139 in Cheshunt. 65% of homes in Bushey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Cheshunt.
Bushey has more energy-efficient housing — 65% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bushey has a population of 27,994 while Cheshunt has 43,694. Median household income is £35,194.7 in Cheshunt and £35,125.7 in Bushey. The median age is 40.7 in Bushey and 41.9 in Cheshunt. Employment rates stand at 62% in Bushey and 58.9% in Cheshunt.
| Indicator | Bushey | Cheshunt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,994 | 43,694 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £35,125.7 | £35,194.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.4% | 63.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41.9% | 32% |
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