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Property market | £460,901 for a semi-detached property |
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Airport access | Closest airport is London Heathrow (12.6 miles) |
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Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Thames Valley) |
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Commute (approx) | - Marylebone (26 mins) - Reading (79 mins) |
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£460,901 for a semi-detached property |
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Closest airport is London Heathrow (12.6 miles) |
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3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Thames Valley) |
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- Marylebone (26 mins) - Reading (79 mins) |
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Click icons on the map for more detail.High Wycombe has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Tesco Hazlemere Express, Little Waitrose Shell Hazlemere. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Green and Grounds, Royal British Legion, The Bat and Ball, The Earl Howe Public House. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: Jai Ho, Raj, Santorini, The Pantry, The Square Holmer Green. There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Pop In Cafe, Pronto Coffee. High Wycombe has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in High Wycombe has had a steady increase over the last few years and accelerating growth. Based on data published on 14 August 2024, on average a detached house costs £827,077, which is up 4.6% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £460,901 (up 6.3% on last year) , a terraced house £363,893 (up 5.4% on last year) and a flat £243,380. Property prices in High Wycombe are similar to the average property prices across Buckinghamshire and are much higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in High Wycombe, prices have risen a little quicker than the annual average price change seen across the Buckinghamshire region.
Property data is based on Buckinghamshire level pricing data and is as at June 2024 (publicised 14 August 2024)
Regarding the health of the Buckinghamshire property market as a whole, here is how it compares to other counties in England:| County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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| Northumberland | £341,537 | +9.1% | £193,799 | +9.1% |
| Oxfordshire | £681,167 | +7.2% | £446,842 | +8.5% |
| Warwickshire | £497,044 | +5.4% | £296,606 | +4.9% |
| Lancashire | £327,674 | +5.0% | £202,231 | +4.7% |
| Staffordshire | £368,206 | +4.6% | £231,129 | +5.4% |
| Buckinghamshire | £827,077 | +4.6% | £460,901 | +6.3% |
| Derbyshire | £337,829 | +4.5% | £211,624 | +3.9% |
| West Northamptonshire | £468,120 | +4.2% | £282,342 | +5.3% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £330,614 | +4.2% | £211,375 | +4.4% |
| Nottinghamshire | £339,334 | +4.2% | £214,324 | +4.5% |
| Leicestershire | £411,159 | +3.8% | £258,580 | +4.0% |
| Worcestershire | £449,059 | +3.7% | £281,497 | +4.8% |
| West Yorkshire | £351,674 | +3.7% | £216,569 | +4.4% |
| South Yorkshire | £291,325 | +3.7% | £192,231 | +4.7% |
| North Yorkshire | £413,652 | +3.6% | £267,964 | +4.5% |
| Greater Manchester | £405,945 | +3.6% | £266,387 | +3.8% |
| Shropshire | £395,032 | +3.3% | £256,716 | +5.5% |
| Gloucestershire | £525,561 | +3.1% | £333,967 | +3.5% |
| Herefordshire | £432,901 | +2.8% | £285,029 | +5.2% |
| West Sussex | £651,933 | +2.8% | £426,962 | +3.6% |
| Merseyside | £340,799 | +2.6% | £220,544 | +2.5% |
| Cambridgeshire | £468,546 | +2.2% | £329,883 | +4.2% |
| Hertfordshire | £909,469 | +2.0% | £535,434 | +2.5% |
| Devon | £483,813 | +1.7% | £334,482 | +4.3% |
| Essex | £566,401 | +1.4% | £375,725 | +2.5% |
| West Midlands | £407,451 | +1.2% | £251,243 | +2.2% |
| North Northamptonshire | £411,956 | +1.2% | £254,927 | +2.6% |
| Somerset | £440,632 | +0.9% | £290,138 | +3.0% |
| Suffolk | £432,182 | +0.6% | £274,497 | +0.9% |
| Wiltshire | £494,939 | +0.6% | £322,678 | +2.7% |
| Kent | £582,570 | +0.3% | £371,997 | +1.2% |
| Dorset | £512,149 | +0.2% | £345,395 | +2.6% |
| Hampshire | £605,590 | +0.2% | £380,521 | +1.3% |
| Norfolk | £385,381 | 0.0% | £261,753 | +2.2% |
| East Sussex | £567,509 | -0.2% | £375,770 | +1.6% |
| London | £1,032,371 | -0.7% | £680,157 | +2.6% |
| Surrey | £916,153 | -0.8% | £535,732 | +1.0% |
| Cornwall | £432,953 | -1.1% | £293,238 | +1.3% |
| Lincolnshire | £294,743 | -1.3% | £201,941 | +1.1% |
| Isle of Wight | £412,903 | -3.6% | £289,954 | -1.5% |
| Rutland | £496,567 | -5.6% | £313,758 | -3.6% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of High Wycombe, or click here to browse the longer list of High Wycombe property transactions from 2023.
High Wycombe has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Holmer Green Senior School (Academy) which is a secondary school based in Parish Piece, High Wycombe. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
Click here to view the full list of nearby schools. or view a full screen school map which provides a wider radius of school options.
| School | Type | Outstanding? |
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| Little Kingshill Combined School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Holmer Green First School and Pre-School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Manor Farm Community Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Holmer Green Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Widmer End Community Combined School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Manor Farm Community Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Hazlemere Church of England Combined School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| Cedar Park School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Sir William Ramsay School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Holmer Green Senior School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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| Little Kingshill Combined School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (11/4/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Great Missenden | |
| Holmer Green First School and Pre-School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/18/2013) | 75 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | High Wycombe |
| Manor Farm Community Infant School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/23/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | High Wycombe | |
| Holmer Green Junior School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/12/2012) | 75 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | High Wycombe |
| Widmer End Community Combined School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/5/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | High Wycombe | |
| Hazlemere Church of England Combined School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/16/2022) | 94 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | High Wycombe |
| Cedar Park School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/16/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | High Wycombe | |
| Holmer Green Senior School Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/25/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | High Wycombe | |
| Sir William Ramsay School Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 4: Inadequate (6/15/2022) | 118 submissions 70.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | High Wycombe |
| Manor Farm Community Junior School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | High Wycombe |
| School | Type |
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| Little Kingshill Combined School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (11/4/2011) |
| Holmer Green First School and Pre-School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/18/2013) 75 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Manor Farm Community Infant School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/23/2011) |
| Holmer Green Junior School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/12/2012) 75 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Widmer End Community Combined School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/5/2014) |
| Hazlemere Church of England Combined School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/16/2022) 94 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Cedar Park School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/16/2015) |
| Holmer Green Senior School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (5/25/2016) |
| Sir William Ramsay School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 4: Inadequate (6/15/2022) 118 submissions 70.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Manor Farm Community Junior School Ofsted report Save school | Primary |
| Station | Distance from High Wycombe | Commute options |
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| High Wycombe A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -6% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Marylebone (37 mins - Chiltern Railways - £362 monthly fare) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 79 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 95 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 111 mins - Great Western Railway - £362 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 195 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 237 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 250 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
| Great Missenden A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -6% from the previous year. | 4 miles |
- Marylebone (48 mins - Chiltern Railways - £289 monthly fare) View details |
| Amersham A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed +3% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- Marylebone (41 mins - Chiltern Railways) View details |
| Beaconsfield A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -7% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- Marylebone (33 mins - Chiltern Railways - £323 monthly fare) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 88 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 102 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 120 mins - Great Western Railway - £323 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 202 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 244 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
| Seer Green A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -6% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- Marylebone (34 mins - Chiltern Railways - £312 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 115 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 115 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 215 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 257 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
| Wendover A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -5% from the previous year. | 9 miles |
- Marylebone (54 mins - Chiltern Railways - £327 monthly fare) View details |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Buckinghamshire is average (67mbps). No local data is available for High Wycombe.
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Crime stats were found at the Thames Valley level:
| Type | Thames Valley | UK |
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| Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 74 | 93 |
| Burglaries (per thousand people) | 3 | 5 |
| Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 10 | 10 |
| Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 2 | 1 |
| Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 27 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of High Wycombe.
Flood warningsThe DEFRA API is currently reporting at least one flood warning in this area - please refer to the UK Government website for information on this.
Flood areasThe areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
| Area | Cause | Description |
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| Thames | River Thame, Horsenden Stream, Chalgrove Brook | River Thame from Marsworth to Dorchester including, Long Marston, Rowsham, North Aylesbury, Cuddington, Thame, Ickford, Wheatley, Drayton St Leonard, Overy, the Horsenden Stream at Princes Risborough and the Chalgrove Brook at Chalgrove and Stadhampton |
| Herts and North London | River Misbourne | The River Misbourne at Great Missenden, Amersham and The Chalfonts |
| Thames | River Wye, Hughenden Stream | River Wye from West Wycombe down to Cores End including The Hughenden Stream |
| Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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| High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local John Lewis | Semi-detached: £460,901 Detached: £827,077 | 74 | Primary: 8Secondary: 2 | |
| Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £460,901 Detached: £827,077 | 74 | Primary: 4Secondary: 4 | 22.0% residents in higher managerial positions 5.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Chenies, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £460,901 Detached: £827,077 | 74 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 23.0% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
| Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £460,901 Detached: £827,077 | 74 | Primary: 7Secondary: 3 | 22.0% residents in higher managerial positions 5.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Haddenham, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Expensive Low Burglary Rate Hot property market | Semi-detached: £460,901 Detached: £827,077 | 74 | Primary: 4Secondary: | 20.0% residents in higher managerial positions 4.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Hambleden, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Hot property market | Semi-detached: £460,901 Detached: £827,077 | 74 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 15.7% residents in higher managerial positions 7.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Expensive Low Burglary Rate Hot property market | Semi-detached: £460,901 Detached: £827,077 | 74 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 20.0% residents in higher managerial positions 4.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Amersham, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Outstanding schools Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £460,901 Detached: £827,077 | 74 | Primary: 10Secondary: 4 | 23.0% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
| Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £460,901 Detached: £827,077 | 74 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 20.0% residents in higher managerial positions 4.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Olney, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Average Hot property market | Semi-detached: £320,924 Detached: £531,861 | 101 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 15.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.5% residents long-term unemployed |
| Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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| High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local John Lewis | Semi-detached: £460,901 Detached: £827,077 | 74 | Primary: 8Secondary: 2 |
| Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £460,901 Detached: £827,077 | 74 | Primary: 4Secondary: 4 |
| Chenies, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £460,901 Detached: £827,077 | 74 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
| Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £460,901 Detached: £827,077 | 74 | Primary: 7Secondary: 3 |
| Haddenham, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Expensive Low Burglary Rate Hot property market | Semi-detached: £460,901 Detached: £827,077 | 74 | Primary: 4Secondary: |
| Hambleden, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Hot property market | Semi-detached: £460,901 Detached: £827,077 | 74 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Expensive Low Burglary Rate Hot property market | Semi-detached: £460,901 Detached: £827,077 | 74 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
| Amersham, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Outstanding schools Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £460,901 Detached: £827,077 | 74 | Primary: 10Secondary: 4 |
| Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £460,901 Detached: £827,077 | 74 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
| Olney, Buckinghamshire Affordability: Average Hot property market | Semi-detached: £320,924 Detached: £531,861 | 101 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
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