Atkinson Close Bushey, Hertsmere
6 addresses across 1 postcode (WD23), about 40 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 17225270.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £1,150,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band F; Band D in Hertsmere costs £2,406 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bushey, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Mary Forsdyke Garden, is about 730 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 113 to 118 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Little Bushey Surgery, about 840 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 97% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £1,150,000 | £1,150,000 | £1,150,000 |
| 2009 | 3 | £720,000 | £617,000 | £740,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £845,000 | £810,000 | £880,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2022 | 5 WD23 4AD | Detached | £1,150,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2009 | 3 WD23 4AD | Detached | £617,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2009 | 4 WD23 4AD | Detached | £720,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2009 | 5 WD23 4AD | Detached | £740,000 | New build. |
| 7 Nov 2008 | 2 WD23 4AD | Detached | £880,000 | |
| 30 May 2008 | 1 WD23 4AD | Detached | £810,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 207 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 2007-2011 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Hertsmere in 2026-27: Band D £2,406 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,604 | £1,871 | £2,139 | £2,406 | £2,940 | £3,475 | £4,010 | £4,812 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band F (42% of about 570 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 22 - 24 Wayside Avenue, Bushey, WD23 4SQ: up to 4 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- 55 Richfield Road, Bushey, WD23 4JY: up to 4 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- 23 Kimble Crescent, Bushey, WD23 4SR: up to 2 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Greenacres, Heathbourne Road, Bushey, WD23 1PB, Awaiting Decision (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Cecil Rosen Court And Land To The Rear Of, 170-172, High Road, Bushey Heath, WD23 1GB: up to 19 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Birchville Cottage, Heathbourne Road, Bushey, WD23 1PD, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 113 m and 118 m above sea level (115 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD23 4AD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bushey 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Carpenders Park 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Watford High Street 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harriet Way Bushey Heath | 240 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest E.ON Drive Public Charging Station | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 20.8 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Little Bushey Surgery | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Heath Pharmacy | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest White House Dental | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital At Spire Bushey | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Bushey Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Bushy, Bushey Heath Cashzone | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mary Forsdyke Garden 7,130 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,190 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Windmill Recreation Ground 5,630 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,850 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Rose Garden, Bushey, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Rose Garden, Bushey | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| 18th century obelisk commemorating Cassivellaunus, at Brockley Hill, Stanmore | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Bentley Priory | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Lake | Lake or reservoir | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Hilfield Park Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Stanmore Common | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Merry Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Little Hartsbourne Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| The Dell | Valley | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Hertsmere: see them on the Hertsmere page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bushey Meads School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hartsbourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Little Reddings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Avanti House Primary School Hindu | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bournehall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latina Foods Ltd WD23 4JU | Importers/Exporters | 200 m | Exempt | |
| The Secret Garden Cafe WD23 4GL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Mabels Vintage Tearooms WD23 4GL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 1070 Kitchen @ Immanuel College WD23 4EB | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Little Potters (3); On or near Rosary Gardens (3); On or near Tate Gardens (3); On or near Otway Gardens (2); On or near Woodfield Rise (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 97% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 52% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | under 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WD23 4AD: 6 addresses of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Woodfield Rise · Rosary Gardens · Woodfield Rise · Little Potters · Albany Close · Tate Gardens · Otway Gardens · Prospect Close · Wayside Avenue · The Four Tubs · Harriet Way · Wyatt Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.