WD23 (Bushey) in Hertfordshire has demonstrated moderate price appreciation over the past five years, with residential values growing at a 1.9% compound annual rate. Rental growth has outpaced capital growth significantly, expanding at 5.0% annually across the same period. Population expansion remains constrained at 0.7% over five years, indicating limited demographic pressure on the local housing stock. The postcode scores 51.1 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally, suggesting performance broadly aligned with broader market trends. Currently classified as in an active gentrification phase, WD23 shows characteristics typical of commuter-belt areas experiencing selective investment and property transition, though growth dynamics remain modest relative to higher-performing regions.
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- 1Property prices up 1.4% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Bushey · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.8 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by safety.
68 planning applications submitted in WD23 over the last six months, 2 change of use.
- Change of use of office space to 5 self contained flats.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Change of use from C3 to C2 to support 3x children up to 18 years of age, with 2x carers present. Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed).Mar 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Single storey side extensions and conversion of loft to habitable space including hip to gable roof alterations and rear dormer. Certificate of lawful development (Proposed).Jul 2026 · Awaiting decision
Bushey (WD23) common questions
Is Bushey up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Bushey (WD23) as Active. Its trajectory score is 52/100 (Strong), in the top 39% of districts nationally. The score is up 8.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Bushey safe?
Bushey has a safety score of 74/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Bushey?
The average property price in Bushey (WD23) is £519k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.4% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bushey?
The median monthly rent in Bushey (WD23) is £1,743 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bushey?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hampton (TW12), Watford (WD25), Watford (WD24), Teddington (TW11), Sunbury-On-Thames (TW16). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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