Forest Walk, Bushey
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD23 2BX.
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At a glance
6 property sales on Forest Walk, Bushey have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £315,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £282,488. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 67% flat, 33% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Forest Walk range from £250,000 to £350,000. Every home sold here was sold leasehold.
House prices on Forest Walk compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Forest Walk has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WD23 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 7 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 4 | £282,488 | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Terraced | 2 | £332,500 | 1 May 2026 |
Sold prices on Forest Walk
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Forest Walk WD23 2BX | 1 May 2026 | £315,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 8, Forest Walk WD23 2BX | 12 Dec 2025 | £320,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, Forest Walk WD23 2BX | 15 Oct 2024 | £315,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Forest Walk WD23 2BX | 9 Jul 2018 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, Forest Walk WD23 2BX | 6 Jul 2018 | £289,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Forest Walk WD23 2BX | 8 Jul 2016 | £350,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 14, Forest Walk WD23 2BX | 23 Mar 2016 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Forest Walk | £350,000 (Jul 2016) → £315,000 (May 2026) | -10% over 10 yrs |
| 14, Forest Walk | £250,000 (Mar 2016) → £289,950 (Jul 2018) | +16% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Forest Walk
Crime
109 crimes were reported within about a mile of Forest Walk in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 28 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Forest Walk is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Middle River Colne Flood alert area
- River Colne at Watford Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Forest Walk
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highwood Primary School 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Purcell School 192 pupils | Other independent school | 8–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Queens' School 1,697 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School 54 pupils | Other independent school Hindu | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Knutsford Primary Academy 438 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Longwood School 65 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Parkgate Junior School 236 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Central Primary School 399 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Watford North station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Watford Junction station 1.1 mi · 21 min walk
- Watford Junction station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Watford Underground Station 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Highwood Avenue (Bushey Mill Lane) 1 min walk
- Baptist Church (opp, Park Avenue) 3 min walk
- Baptist Church (o/s, Park Avenue) 3 min walk
- Scottswood Road (nr, Mead Way) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Suthergrey House Medical Centre
37A St. Johns Road, Watford · 1.3 mi - Garston Medical Centre
6A North Western Avenue, Watford · 1.4 mi - Manor View Practice
Bushey Health Centre, London Road, Bushey · 1.4 mi - Attenborough Surgery
Bushey Health Centre, London Road, Bushey · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Costco Costco Watford · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Garston - York Way · 1.0 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Watford St Alban Express · 1.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op St Albans Road · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Tee Kay Enterprises · 0.1 mi
- Chagcrest Limited · 0.8 mi
- Sigcare Internet Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Better Care Clinic · 1.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.1 mi
- Senova Dental Studios · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 52.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 23.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 24.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 777 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,967 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Hertsmere with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Forest Walk
Ethnic group
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.6% | 77.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 18% | 10.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.1% | 3.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.4% | 3.8% |
Religion
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 41.1% | 41.8% |
| No religion | 26.3% | 24.2% |
| Hindu | 9.5% | 5% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 3.8% |
| Jewish | 7.2% | 17% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | – |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 77.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 20.9% | 22.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37% | 39.6% |
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 16% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.4% | 14.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.6% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.1% | 53.5% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 31.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.3% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 29.7% | 31.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 15.2% | 15.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.8% | 11.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Hertsmere.
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