Bushey North
Hertsmere 008 · 4 sub-areas · 7,846 residents
Hertsmere 008 sits within Hertsmere, in the East of England, and is home to around 7,800 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,570 a month — noticeably above the UK median for a 2-bed, though considerably cheaper than comparable commuter areas closer to central London. The rail commute into London takes just over 20 minutes, making this one of the faster connections in the borough.
Bushey North is a mid-density neighbourhood of Hertsmere in the East of England region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bushey North?
2 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £1,787 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Bushey North in Hertsmere
Living in Bushey North
Hertsmere 008 feels like settled suburban Hertfordshire — predominantly owner-occupied streets, a broad family demographic, and the kind of quiet that comes with a neighbourhood where nearly two in three households own their home. It's not a high-density urban area; the pace is slower, the streets more residential, and the greenspace closer than in most parts of the wider commuter belt. The nearest open space is under 400 metres away on average, and around a third of residents are within easy walking distance of a park or green area.
On cost, you're paying a premium compared with the UK average but getting reasonable space for it. A one-bedroom flat runs about £1,230 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,570, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,890. Those figures sit above the national 2-bed median of around £1,200, which reflects the London commuter premium baked into this part of Hertfordshire. Council tax (Band D) comes to around £2,406 a year. Saving a deposit takes an estimated 7.4 years on a typical local salary — not quick, but not as stretched as inner London.
The population skews fairly evenly across age groups. Around a quarter of households are families with children, and nearly a quarter of residents are under 18 — a higher share than many urban neighbourhoods. The degree-qualification rate sits at around 40%, and the ethnic diversity index of 46 suggests a moderately mixed community, with around three in four residents UK-born.
Practically, the area works well for commuters. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.7 km away — about a 21-minute walk, though most residents drive, with 45% travelling to work by car. Remote working is unusually prevalent: 38% of residents work from home, well above the national norm. That shift shapes the neighbourhood's rhythm — quieter weekday mornings, more daytime footfall locally. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within this part of Hertsmere.
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Frequently asked
- Is Hertsmere 008 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, suburban part of Hertfordshire with good greenspace access — the nearest open space is under 400 metres away on average. Owner-occupiers dominate, the streets are quiet, and the London commute takes around 20 minutes by rail. The trade-off is a stretched rent-to-income ratio and a school landscape where Ofsted ratings are worth checking carefully before you commit.
- What is the rent in Hertsmere 008?
- Expect around £1,230 a month for a one-bedroom, £1,570 for a two-bedroom, and roughly £1,890 for a three-bedroom. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 2.6% year-on-year, broadly in line with the wider commuter belt.
- Is Hertsmere 008 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 91 per 1,000 residents annually — modestly above the UK average of roughly 80. The area sits in the less-deprived half of England (IMD decile around 6), which tends to correlate with lower serious crime rates. It's a suburban area without notable hotspots flagged in the available data.
- What's the commute from Hertsmere 008 to London?
- By public transport (rail), the commute into London takes just over 20 minutes — one of the faster connections in Hertsmere. The nearest mainline station is about 1.7 km away, roughly a 21-minute walk or a short drive. Most residents travel to the station by car.
- Who lives in Hertsmere 008?
- Mostly owner-occupiers — around 62% own their home — with a strong family presence (nearly a quarter of residents are under 18). About 40% hold degree-level qualifications, and 38% work from home, pointing to a professional, largely remote-working population. The community is moderately diverse, with around three in four residents UK-born.
- What schools are near Hertsmere 008?
- There are 50 schools within 2 km of typical addresses, so choice isn't the issue. Around 24% of those are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average, so it's worth checking individual school reports and current catchment boundaries. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 2.1 km away.
- How far is Hertsmere 008 from green space?
- Greenspace is close — the average distance to the nearest open space is under 400 metres. Around 34% of residents are within easy walking distance of a park or green area, which is a meaningful amenity for families and outdoor enthusiasts in an otherwise suburban setting.