Living in HP20, Buckinghamshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around HP20 in Buckinghamshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Buckinghamshire: £490,508, up 4.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around HP20
73 recorded home sales on the streets around central HP20 in the last 2 years, with a median of £272,500 and a range from £120,500 to £560,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 CAMBRIDGE STREET, HP20 1BB | terraced | £280,000 | 2026-06-11 |
| 15 RIDGEWAY COURT, HP20 1ED | flat-maisonette | £183,500 | 2026-05-15 |
| 12 VALE ROAD, HP20 1JA | semi-detached | £465,000 | 2026-04-27 |
| 4 CANNON CLOSE, HP20 1EX | terraced | £305,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 146 CAMBRIDGE STREET, HP20 1BB | terraced | £262,500 | 2026-03-13 |
| 42 STIRLING AVENUE, HP20 1BE | semi-detached | £385,000 | 2026-03-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
33 schools within 3 miles , of which 81% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Aylesbury High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Turnfurlong Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| The Grange School | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
22 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.1% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.7% |
| Skilled trades | 9.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
441 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central HP20 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Buckinghamshire's figures.
Common questions about HP20
What is the average house price in HP20?
The average sold price in Buckinghamshire is £490,508 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in HP20?
Prices in Buckinghamshire are up 4.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in HP20?
The median of 73 recorded sales around central HP20 in the last 2 years is £272,500, ranging from £120,500 to £560,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in HP20?
33 schools sit within 3 miles of central HP20, and 81% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in HP20?
441 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HP20 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is HP20 at risk of flooding?
Central HP20 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is HP20 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 81% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £272,500; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 441 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is HP20 safe?
441 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HP20 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? HP20 or HP19, HP20 or HP21, HP20 or HP22.
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