Town Pop. 28,058

Living in Bushey: Liveability Score 66/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bushey is 66/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 67/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 68/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the HA7 postcode district, Bushey scores lowest. Notably, nothing falls below 52/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On healthcare specifically, Bushey sits 19 points below the HA7 district figure of 86/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HA7 postcode district.

66
OUT OF 100
Good
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Bushey scores 66 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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HA7 1AA HA7 2AA HA7 3AA HA7 4AA HA7 9DP HA7 WD23 WD25

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 701 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 379 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Other theft 167 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 154 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 129 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 437 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hartspring Lane 93 crimes
  2. 2 Moat Close 43 crimes
  3. 3 Berrygrove Lane 40 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 11.8 · PM2.5 7.8 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
65
Green Space 62
Parks Ample 31
Sports Pitches Ample 33
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 15
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools
70
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 23 in area · 41 within 4km
2Outstanding15Good1Requires Improvement5Ungraded
  • Bushey Heath Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Watford Grammar School for GirlsSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Ashfield Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Avanti House Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Bromet Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bushey Manor Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bushey and Oxhey Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Field Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hartsbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Highwood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
67
A&E departmentsWatford General Hospital0.9 mi
Northwick Park Hospital3.8 mi
Barnet Hospital4.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.1%
1 GP surgery in area 9 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,975 patients per GP
5dentists5pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
77
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Hertsmere
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 687 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate61.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.5%Unemployed2.8%Retired21%Student5%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.2%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.6%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership69.4%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Hertsmere · 2026-27
A £1,604
B £1,871
C £2,139
D £2,406
E £2,941
F £3,475
G £4,010
H £4,812
Energy
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
63
Bushey 1.2 mi
Watford High Street 1.6 mi
Carpenders Park 1.8 mi
J5 M1 1.5 mi
J5 M1 2.1 mi
J4 M1 2.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Adequate 20
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 50

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £550,000 177
Detached £925,000 28
Semi-detached £625,000 61
Terraced £471,000 46
Flat / Maisonette £320,000 42
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£303k £551k £807k £1.1m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Letchmore Heath 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Watford (Watford) 66 2.2 mi away ⇄
Elstree 61 2.4 mi away ⇄
Radlett 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Moor Park 63 3.3 mi away ⇄
Borehamwood 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Harrow 69 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bricket Wood 53 4.1 mi away ⇄
Colney Street 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Shenley 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Shenleybury 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Rickmansworth 62 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bushey a nice place to live?

Yes, Bushey is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Bushey is 66/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bushey?

Bushey has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 1,967 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bushey?

Among the top-rated schools in Bushey are Bushey Heath Primary School and Watford Grammar School for Girls, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 23 rated schools in Bushey in total.

What are house prices like in Bushey?

The current median house price in Bushey is £550,000, around 93% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £925,000, semi-detached £625,000, terraced £471,000, flat £320,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 177 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bushey in context

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Postcode districts in Bushey

HA7 69 ⇄
WD23 66 ⇄
WD25 59 ⇄

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