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Property investment stats for Bushey, East of England

A complete guide to property investment in Bushey.

Last updated: 3 November 2025

Investment summary

Bushey sits in a comfortable position for investors seeking stability and family-driven demand. With a price-to-income ratio of 8.0, affordability is stretched but not as extreme as in some nearby commuter towns. The area’s housing market shows steady, if unspectacular, capital growth over three years at 3.2%, and annualised growth at 1.1%. Families dominate the local demographic, ranking in the 86th percentile for family households, which underpins consistent demand for larger homes.

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Key investment stats for Bushey

Median price per sq ft

£541 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.9%

Capital growth (1y)

-0.2%

Sales in past year

353

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Bushey

Live prices in Bushey, East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£647,475

25% of properties below...

£407,500

75% of properties below...

£899,950

Most expensive property

£3,950,000

Live listings

256

Median days on market

64

Should you invest in Bushey?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are attractive for the region, with an average of 4.9% and even higher returns of 5.6% available in the top postcode district.
  • The local market sees a median discount to asking price of £10,000 (the typical achieved discount), offering buyers some negotiation room.
  • With annual sales at 353 and properties spending 64 days on the market, liquidity is reasonable for investors who value the ability to enter or exit with moderate ease.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the last year has changed by -0.2%, highlighting limited short-term price movement.
  • The rent-to-income ratio sits at 31.3%, which may challenge affordability for some tenants and limit further rental growth.
  • The median price per square foot of £541 per sq ft is relatively high, which could impact yield and make entry less appealing for some investors.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Bushey’s fundamentals suggest a steady, if not spectacular, investment landscape. The dominance of families and professionals (in the 86th and 83rd percentiles, respectively) should help underpin both sales and rental demand, particularly for three-bedroom houses and similar family properties. Median asking sale and rent prices for these homes currently stand at £675,000 and £2,500, reflecting the area’s appeal to established households.

While short-term capital growth has been flat at -0.2%, the three-year figures point to gradual appreciation. Investors can expect ongoing stability, though significant upside may be limited unless there are changes in supply or affordability. Overall, Bushey is best suited for those seeking reliable returns and lower volatility rather than rapid gains.

Live properties in Bushey

Investment properties in Bushey, East of England

2 bedroom flat for sale
50% below median price

£325,000

2 bedroom flat for sale

The Rutts, Bushey Heath, Bushey

Properties needing refurbishment in Bushey, East of England
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom house for sale
On market for 174 days

£1,000,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom house for sale

Sparrows Herne, Bushey, WD23

Slow to sell properties in Bushey, East of England
Slow to Sell
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 13%

£1,000,000 - Offers in Excess of

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Merry Hill Road, Bushey

Big price drop properties in Bushey, East of England
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom detached house for sale
2,344 sq ft

£1,450,000

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Florida Close, Bushey Heath, Bushey...

Properties with planning granted in Bushey, East of England
Planning Granted
1 bedroom flat for sale
63% below median price

£130,000

1 bedroom flat for sale

Palmer Avenue, Bushey

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Bushey, East of England
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £10,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £15,750 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £25,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.8%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.2%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.6%

Best places to invest in Bushey

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1WD255.6%0.8%£486 / sq ft
2WD234.9%1.0%£537 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.