Side-by-side comparison of WD18 Watford and WD23 Bushey covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
WD18 is the more affordable option at £366,000 median vs £539,000 in WD23. WD23 has lower recorded crime (1,434 vs 2,406 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | WD18 Watford | WD23 Bushey |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £366,000 | £539,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,447 | £2,406 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,406 | 1,434 |
| Outstanding Schools | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 81.1 | 74.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 94.4 | 95.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 73.0 | 70.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.