William Street, Bushey
House prices, sold prices and local information for WD23 2HU.
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At a glance
14 property sales on William Street, Bushey have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £443,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £411,500. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 79% semi-detached, 21% flat. Recorded sale prices on William Street range from £218,000 to £495,000. 79% of homes sold here were freehold and 21% leasehold.
House prices on William Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. William Street 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: 79% freehold and 21% leasehold across 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 11 | £411,500 | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Flat | 3 | £273,333 | 4 Nov 2022 |
Sold prices on William Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, William Street WD23 2HU | 19 Nov 2025 | £443,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, William Street WD23 2HU | 12 May 2023 | £495,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, William Street WD23 2HU | 4 Nov 2022 | £290,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, William Street WD23 2HU | 8 Jul 2022 | £495,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, William Street WD23 2HU | 21 Dec 2020 | £443,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, William Street WD23 2HU | 30 Aug 2019 | £395,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, William Street WD23 2HU | 26 Jul 2019 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, William Street WD23 2HU | 24 May 2019 | £285,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, William Street WD23 2HU | 22 Feb 2019 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, William Street WD23 2HU | 24 Aug 2018 | £415,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, William Street WD23 2HU | 14 Aug 2018 | £245,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 19, William Street WD23 2HU | 23 Jun 2017 | £412,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, William Street WD23 2HU | 8 Jul 2016 | £435,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, William Street WD23 2HU | 15 Jan 2016 | £218,000 | Semi-detached New build | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19, William Street | £412,000 (Jun 2017) → £495,000 (May 2023) | +20% over 6 yrs |
| 2, William Street | £245,000 (Aug 2018) → £290,000 (Nov 2022) | +18% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near William Street
Crime
612 crimes were reported within about a mile of William Street 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 | 162 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 |
| Shoplifting | 84 |
| Public order | 34 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 31 |
| Other theft | 31 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
William Street 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 William Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood School 65 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Central Primary School 399 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School 401 pupils | Primary Church of England/Christian | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) 231 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Queens' School 1,697 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Field Junior School 244 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School 176 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls 1,427 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–19 | Outstanding 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
- Watford High Street station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Watford Junction station 0.7 mi · 15 min walk
- Watford Junction station 0.7 mi · 15 min walk
- Watford Underground Station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Tesco Extra (nr, Private Road) 6 min walk
- St Pauls Way (adj, Brocklesbury Close) 8 min walk
- Mead Way (nr, Park Avenue) 8 min walk
- Mill Way South (NE-bound, Mill Way) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- Watford Health Centre
Ground Floor, Colne House, Watford · 0.8 mi - Suthergrey House Medical Centre
37A St. Johns Road, Watford · 0.8 mi - Attenborough Surgery
Bushey Health Centre, London Road, Bushey · 0.9 mi - Manor View Practice
Bushey Health Centre, London Road, Bushey · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Extra Tesco Watford Extra · 0.4 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Watford · 0.5 mi
- Lidl Lidl Watford South · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Watford High St Express · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Better Care Clinic · 0.4 mi
- Senova Dental Studios · 0.5 mi
- Market Street (dental Surgery) · 0.7 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 6 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 58.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 25.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 717 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,756 |
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 William Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.6% | 77.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 13.6% | 10.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.2% | 3.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.2% | 3.8% |
Religion
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 46.9% | 41.8% |
| No religion | 28.5% | 24.2% |
| Hindu | 7.1% | 5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| Jewish | 4.7% | 17% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72% | 77.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 28% | 22.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37.9% | 39.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.2% | 14.8% |
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 16% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 4.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56% | 53.5% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 31.9% |
| Fair health | 9% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Hertsmere | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.9% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 29.7% | 31.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 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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