Living in HP21, Buckinghamshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around HP21 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 HP21
146 recorded home sales on the streets around central HP21 in the last 2 years, with a median of £285,000 and a range from £85,000 to £580,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 HANCOCK CLOSE, HP21 9AU | semi-detached | £360,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 5 POETS CHASE, HP21 7LP | flat-maisonette | £177,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 55 OLD STOKE ROAD, HP21 8DE | semi-detached | £356,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 8 WHISKIN LANE, HP21 9BY | flat-maisonette | £222,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 56 CHAUCER DRIVE, HP21 7LL | flat-maisonette | £177,500 | 2026-04-13 |
| 74 CARNATION WAY, HP21 8TX | terraced | £168,000 | 2026-04-10 |
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 High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Turnfurlong Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Aylesbury Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| William Harding School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| The Grange School | Secondary | Good | 0.4 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 | 19.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.1% |
| Skilled trades | 11.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
375 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central HP21 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 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Buckinghamshire's figures.
Common questions about HP21
What is the average house price in HP21?
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 HP21?
Prices in Buckinghamshire are up 4.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in HP21?
The median of 146 recorded sales around central HP21 in the last 2 years is £285,000, ranging from £85,000 to £580,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in HP21?
33 schools sit within 3 miles of central HP21, and 81% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in HP21?
375 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HP21 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is HP21 at risk of flooding?
Central HP21 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 HP21 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 £285,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 375 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is HP21 safe?
375 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HP21 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? HP21 or HP20, HP21 or HP22, HP21 or HP19.
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