Living in SL9, Buckinghamshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SL9 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 SL9
44 recorded home sales on the streets around central SL9 in the last 2 years, with a median of £1,160,000 and a range from £515,000 to £3,350,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 WOODBINE COTTAGES, SL9 8NH | terraced | £515,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| MADRON MILTON AVENUE, SL9 8QN | detached | £890,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 12B KINGSWAY, SL9 8NR | terraced | £925,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 63 LOWER ROAD, SL9 9AR | detached | £1,065,000 | 2025-12-16 |
| 20 SCHOOL LANE, SL9 9AU | detached | £775,000 | 2025-12-11 |
| 5 CLAYDON END, SL9 8JX | detached | £1,082,500 | 2025-12-05 |
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
15 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfont St Giles Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Chalfont St Peter CofE Academy | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| The Chalfonts Community College | Secondary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Robertswood School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Jordans School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi |
10 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Gayhurst School, Maltman's Green School, St Mary's School, Thorpe House School.
All 4 fee-paying schools near SL9, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
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 |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 32.4% |
| Professional occupations | 30.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.1% |
| Sales and customer service | 4.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
71 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SL9 in 2026-06, most commonly public order.
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 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Buckinghamshire's figures.
Common questions about SL9
What is the average house price in SL9?
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 SL9?
Prices in Buckinghamshire are up 4.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SL9?
The median of 44 recorded sales around central SL9 in the last 2 years is £1,160,000, ranging from £515,000 to £3,350,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SL9?
15 schools sit within 3 miles of central SL9, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SL9?
71 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SL9 in 2026-06, most commonly public order (Police.uk).
Is SL9 at risk of flooding?
Central SL9 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 SL9 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £1,160,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 71 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SL9 safe?
71 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SL9 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was public order. 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? SL9 or UB9, SL9 or HP8, SL9 or HP9.
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