Area guide

Living in HP22, Buckinghamshire

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around HP22 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.

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What actually sold around HP22

127 recorded home sales on the streets around central HP22 in the last 2 years, with a median of £425,000 and a range from £100,000 to £885,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
12 FINMERE CRESCENT, HP21 9DG semi-detached £510,000 2026-06-11
39 AXTELL WAY, HP22 3AR semi-detached £420,000 2026-06-01
51 MEDLAR STREET, HP22 5YQ detached £690,000 2026-05-29
16 FIELD ROSE, HP22 5XG semi-detached £170,000 2026-05-15
21 CRAIGWELL AVENUE, HP21 7AF detached £562,500 2026-05-13
23 PURSSELL ROAD, HP22 3AS flat-maisonette £100,000 2026-05-12

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

23 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Nearest well-rated schoolsStageOfstedDistance
Turnfurlong Junior School Primary Outstanding 1.0 mi
Aylesbury Grammar School Secondary Outstanding 1.4 mi
Aylesbury High School Secondary Outstanding 1.4 mi
Bedgrove Junior School Primary Good 0.5 mi
Broughton Community Schools (Infants) Primary Good 0.8 mi
Kingsbrook View Primary Academy Primary Good 1.0 mi

17 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.

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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 groupShare of workers
Managers, directors and senior officials22.4%
Professional occupations22.0%
Associate professional and technical16.3%
Administrative and secretarial11.0%
Skilled trades8.2%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

41 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central HP22 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 HP22

What is the average house price in HP22?

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 HP22?

Prices in Buckinghamshire are up 4.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in HP22?

The median of 127 recorded sales around central HP22 in the last 2 years is £425,000, ranging from £100,000 to £885,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

Are the schools good in HP22?

23 schools sit within 3 miles of central HP22, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

How much crime is there in HP22?

41 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HP22 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).

Is HP22 at risk of flooding?

Central HP22 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 HP22 a good place to live?

That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £425,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 41 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is HP22 safe?

41 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HP22 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? HP22 or HP21, HP22 or HP20, HP22 or HP19.

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