The Larches, Bushey
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD23 2NE.
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At a glance
9 property sales on The Larches, Bushey have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £185,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £239,431. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 89% flat, 11% terraced. Recorded sale prices on The Larches range from £185,000 to £264,000. Every home sold here was sold leasehold.
House prices on The Larches compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Larches 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 11 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 8 | £239,431 | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Terraced | 1 | £185,000 | 19 Jun 2026 |
Sold prices on The Larches
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22, The Larches WD23 2NE | 19 Jun 2026 | £185,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 18, The Larches WD23 2NE | 7 Apr 2022 | £229,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 19, The Larches WD23 2NE | 28 Jan 2022 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, The Larches WD23 2NE | 26 Oct 2021 | £229,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28, The Larches WD23 2NE | 29 Jan 2021 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, The Larches WD23 2NE | 6 Oct 2020 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, The Larches WD23 2NE | 26 Jun 2020 | £225,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17, The Larches WD23 2NE | 17 Aug 2018 | £255,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, The Larches WD23 2NE | 6 Jul 2018 | £264,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, The Larches WD23 2NE | 25 Jul 2017 | £222,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, The Larches WD23 2NE | 27 Jan 2017 | £265,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31, The Larches | £222,000 (Jul 2017) → £264,000 (Jul 2018) | +19% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near The Larches
Crime
452 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Larches in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 139 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 |
| Shoplifting | 77 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Robbery | 22 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 21 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Larches 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 The Larches
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School 176 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Bushey Manor Junior School 235 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Bromet Primary School 270 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Field Junior School 244 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery 346 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) 231 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Grange Academy 928 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Longwood School 65 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 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 0.2 mi · 3 min walk
- Bushey station 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Watford High Street station 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
- Watford Underground Station 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hillside Road (nr, Aldenham Road) 2 min walk
- Bushey Arches (Stop G, Lower High Street) 2 min walk
- Bushey Railway Station East (Stop A, Pinner Road) 3 min walk
- Bushey Arches (Stop F, Lower High Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Manor View Practice
Bushey Health Centre, London Road, Bushey · 0.3 mi - Attenborough Surgery
Bushey Health Centre, London Road, Bushey · 0.3 mi - Watford Health Centre
Ground Floor, Colne House, Watford · 1.0 mi - Suthergrey House Medical Centre
37A St. Johns Road, Watford · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Watford South · 0.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Watford · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Watford Extra · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - Colne · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Arches Pharmacee · 0.1 mi
- Abell Chemist · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Caspian Dental Clinic · 0.1 mi
- Bushey Dental Surgery · 0.7 mi
- Better Care Clinic · 0.8 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 7 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 61.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 29.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 877 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,962 |
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 | 100% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Watford 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on The Larches
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Who lives around The Larches
Ethnic group
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.3% | 60.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 9.3% | 24.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.5% | 3.6% |
Religion
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.1% | 44.5% |
| No religion | 35.4% | 24.8% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 13% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.8% |
Country of birth
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.2% | 66% |
| Born outside the UK | 23.8% | 34% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 49.2% | 41.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.5% | 14.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.1% | 12.3% |
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 15.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.3% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.1% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.8% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 53.1% | 44.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 21.3% | 22.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.8% | 25.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.8% | 7.8% |
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 Watford.
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Estate agents near The Larches
- Robertson Phillips 2.7 mi
- Robsons 3.1 mi
- Chancellors 3.1 mi
- Parkers 3.2 mi
- Hinton Residential 3.4 mi
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