Hertfordshire · Commuter belt
In short: In 2026, the average home in Bushey (Hertfordshire) costs about £560k to buy or £1650/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 9/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical commute of about 28 minutes to central London (roughly 20 minutes by train). Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Bushey is genuinely quiet: this is somewhere you move for calm streets, not for nightlife. Crime perception here is among the best we track.
Day to day, Bushey gives you a halal butcher, a Lidl or Aldi, gyms, barbers, beauticians, a synagogue, churches and a big park.
Based on its profile, Bushey tends to work best for families prioritising schools and safety; commuters who'd trade a short train ride for more house.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £560k — 1% above the London average of £553k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £1650 per month |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £110k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Bushey scores 9/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit families prioritising schools and safety.
Around £560k on average to buy (1% above the London average) and roughly £1650 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £110k with a 10% deposit.
The fastest trains take about 20 minutes to a central London terminal; door-to-door, allow around 28–43 minutes depending on where you work.