Bushey vs City and County of the City of London
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bushey wins on house prices with a 4% gap. Bushey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bushey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bushey
£633,758
City and County of the City of London
£660,000
Crime Rate
Bushey
75.5
City and County of the City of London
573.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bushey
100.0%
City and County of the City of London
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bushey
426.2
City and County of the City of London
62
EPC Rating
Bushey
70.8
City and County of the City of London
72.9
Median Income
Bushey
£35,126
City and County of the City of London
£40,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in City And County Of The City Of London commands an average of £660,000, compared with £633,758 in Bushey – a difference of 4%.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 4 years, City And County Of The City Of London prices grew faster — 74% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Bushey experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.5 per 1,000 versus 573.4 per 1,000 in City And County Of The City Of London. The most common crime category in Bushey is violent-crime, while in City And County Of The City Of London it is other-theft.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Bushey's most common crime is violent crime; in City And County Of The City Of London it's other theft.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Bushey, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in City And County Of The City Of London. There are 12 schools in Bushey and 1 in City And County Of The City Of London.
Bushey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
City and County of the City of London School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bushey | City and County of the City of London |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 12 | 1 |
| Primary | 9 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.2 Mbps in Bushey and 62.0 Mbps in City And County Of The City Of London. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Bushey and 10.9% in City And County Of The City Of London. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bushey and 8.5% in City And County Of The City Of London.
Bushey is the faster of the two by 587% on average download speed (426 vs 62 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours City And County Of The City Of London, scoring 72.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Bushey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,076 in Bushey and £798 in City And County Of The City Of London. 65% of homes in Bushey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 77.2% in City And County Of The City Of London.
City And County Of The City Of London has more energy-efficient housing — 77.2% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £40,915.3 in City And County Of The City Of London and £35,125.7 in Bushey. The median age is 40.7 in Bushey and 36.6 in City And County Of The City Of London. Employment rates stand at 62% in Bushey and 63.8% in City And County Of The City Of London. Owner-occupancy is 59.4% in Bushey versus 27.7% in City And County Of The City Of London. Bushey has a population of 27,994 and City And County Of The City Of London has 7,820.
| Indicator | Bushey | City and County of the City of London |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,994 | 7,820 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 36.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,125.7 | £40,915.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.4% | 27.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41.9% | 58.4% |
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