Richards Close, Bushey
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD23 4JB.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Richards Close, Bushey have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 19 Sep 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £436,750. By property type, sales here have been 75% terraced, 13% flat, 13% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Richards Close range from £310,000 to £650,000. 88% of homes sold here were freehold and 13% leasehold.
House prices on Richards Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Richards Close 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: 88% freehold and 13% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £436,750 | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Flat | 1 | £310,000 | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £385,000 | 24 May 2024 |
Sold prices on Richards Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Richards Close WD23 4JB | 19 Sep 2025 | £328,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Richards Close WD23 4JB | 28 Nov 2024 | £395,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Richards Close WD23 4JB | 24 May 2024 | £385,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Richards Close WD23 4JB | 22 Jul 2022 | £650,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Richards Close WD23 4JB | 29 Nov 2021 | £502,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Richards Close WD23 4JB | 6 Feb 2018 | £310,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Richards Close WD23 4JB | 3 Oct 2017 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Richards Close WD23 4JB | 7 Apr 2017 | £370,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
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.
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Crime and flood risk near Richards Close
Crime
83 crimes were reported within about a mile of Richards Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Richards Close 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 Richards Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey Heath Primary School 242 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| Immanuel College 341 pupils | Other independent school Jewish | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery 166 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Ashfield Junior School 219 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hartsbourne Primary School 195 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Meadow Wood School 36 pupils | Community special school | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Bushey Meads School 1,200 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Little Reddings Primary School 312 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 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
- Bushey station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Bushey station 1.8 mi · 37 min walk
- Carpenders Park station 2.0 mi · 39 min walk
- Stanmore Underground Station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Harriet Way (adj, Little Bushey Ln) 2 min walk
- Harriet Way (opp, Little Bushey Lane) 2 min walk
- Holly Grove (opp, Little Bushey Ln) 2 min walk
- Holly Grove (adj, Little Bushey Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Little Bushey Surgery
California Lane, Bushey Heath, Bushey · 0.3 mi - Attenborough Surgery
Bushey Health Centre, London Road, Bushey · 1.4 mi - Manor View Practice
Bushey Health Centre, London Road, Bushey · 1.4 mi - Schopwick Surgery
Everett Court, Romeland, Borehamwood · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Watford · 0.3 mi
- Budgens Budgens Bushey · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Bushey Heath Esso Express · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Bushey Harcourt Rd Express · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- The Heath Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Lister Chemist · 0.4 mi
- Triangle Healthcare (uk) Ltd · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- White House Dental · 0.2 mi
- The Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 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 9 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 814 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 33.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,746 |
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 Richards Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.9% | 77.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 14.1% | 10.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2% | 4.8% |
Religion
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 32.4% | 41.8% |
| Jewish | 31.2% | 17% |
| No religion | 16.1% | 24.2% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 5% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 77.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 23.4% | 22.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37.3% | 39.6% |
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 16% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.8% | 13.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.6% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.8% | 9.2% |
| Other qualifications | 4.9% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.4% |
General health
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.4% | 53.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 31.9% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.5% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 15.1% | 15.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.7% | 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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- Parkers 1.9 mi
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- Foxtons 2.1 mi
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