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About

Bowerdean is a residential neighbourhood situated within the larger town of High Wycombe. The area is characterised by streets of predominantly semi-detached and detached housing from the mid-20th century, alongside some modern infill developments. It functions primarily as a commuter area, with good road links to central High Wycombe and the M40 motorway providing access to London and Oxford. Local amenities include several convenience stores and takeaways catering to the immediate community.

The area is bordered by the Hughenden Park estate to the north and the Rye parkland to the south. A notable local landmark is the Bowerdean Working Men's Club, a longstanding social hub. Residents have access to well-regarded schools within the catchment area, including the nearby Sir William Ramsay School. The topography is gently sloping, with some streets offering views across the surrounding Chiltern Hills landscape.

Area overview

On average Bowerdean has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bowerdean is £56,245 per year. There are 1 schools in Bowerdean: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bowerdean is home to around 7,107 people, with a population density of about 7,452.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bowerdean Population
7,107
Population density
7,452 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.41(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.85(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.35(-17%)
Other theft
5.35(-5%)
Vehicle crime
4.92(+33%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,502
35.19%
Pakistani
2,098
29.51%
Other White
686
9.65%
Other Asian
314
4.42%
Indian
252
3.54%
Total population: 7,109

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,990
35.99%
No qualifications
1,013
18.32%
Level 3 (A level)
824
14.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
690
12.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
580
10.49%
Total 16+ residents: 5,529

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
845
33.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
627
25.13%
Owns outright
574
23.01%
Other social rented
298
11.94%
Social rents from council
82
3.29%
Total households: 2,495

Property prices in Bowerdean

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Bowerdean area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £640,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bowerdean in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bowerdean over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats15£220,000
Terraced16£322,500
Detached1£640,000
Semi-Detached37£374,000

10 years median price trend in Bowerdean

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowerdean.

All postcodes in Bowerdean

HP136XG

Totteridge Avenue

HP137JU

Greaves Road

HP136JE

St Marks Close

HP137JR

Healey Avenue

HP136JG

Nicholas Gardens

HP136HA

West View Cottages

HP136AT

Gordon Road

HP136HX

South View

HP136XZ

Colborne Road

HP136XY

Hillview Road

HP136TY

Walton Drive

HP136UA

Walton Drive

HP136JA

Rowan Avenue

HP136YD

Underwood Road

HP137LB

Totteridge Road

HP136XL

Totteridge Avenue

HP136DY

Conegra Road

HP136XT

Bowerdean Road

HP136AU

Chichester Close

HP136EA

Conegra Road

HP136AX

Bowerdean Road

HP136ER

Gordon Road

HP136EE

Duke Street

HP136YB

Underwood Road

HP136DD

Arnison Avenue

HP136JQ

Nicholas Gardens

HP136DU

Parsonage Close

HP136DT

Parsonage Close

HP136BX

Mayhew Crescent

HP136DS

Totteridge Road

HP136TX

Walton Close

HP136HZ

Totteridge Road

HP136XW

Bowerdean Road

HP136NZ

Amersham Hill

HP136XJ

Totteridge Avenue

HP136AZ

Bowerdean Road

HP136GH

Wheelers Park

HP136TT

Walton Drive

HP136AJ

Conegra Road

HP136XX

Perth Road

HP136XS

Bowerdean Road

HP136DB

Arnison Avenue

HP136DZ

Conegra Road

HP136GN

St Marks Close

HP136TS

Walton Drive

HP136UL

Salisbury Road

HP136EB

Totteridge Road

HP136EX

Totteridge Road

HP137JP

Healey Avenue

HP136UD

Hobart Road

HP137LA

Totteridge Road

HP136ES

Slater Street

HP136XQ

Lower Furney Close

HP136DR

Totteridge Road

HP137RZ

Hazelbury Road

HP137JT

St Georges Close

HP136DN

Totteridge Road

HP136XR

Bowerdean Road

HP136XP

Bowerdean Road

HP136UB

Kingston Road

HP137LE

Totteridge Road

HP136DF

Mayhew Crescent

HP136DA

Duke Street

HP136DX

Peterborough Avenue

HP136UJ

Kingston Road

HP136HG

Totteridge Avenue

HP136EW

Gordon Road

HP136EY

Totteridge Road

HP136UP

Adelaide Road

HP136UE

Hobart Road

HP136GF

Rectory Avenue

HP136BY

Adam Close

HP136HB

Totteridge Road

HP136HT

Totteridge Road

HP136UR

Adelaide Road

HP136EH

Gordon Road

HP136HQ

St Marks Close

HP137LF

Totteridge Road

HP136AY

Bowerdean Road

HP136DJ

Terriers & Amersham Hill

HP136XU

Hillview Road

HP136XE

Acorn Close

HP136DG

Totteridge Road

HP136EZ

Queen Street

HP136HR

Totteridge Road

HP136AS

Gordon Road

HP136BZ

Hepplewhite Close

HP136HJ

Amersham Hill

HP136GW

Hillview Gardens

HP137JS

Philip Road

HP136EP

Gordon Road

HP136UN

Sussex Close

HP136UW

Adelaide Road

HP136HH

Amersham Hill

HP137LD

Wayside

HP136EQ

Gordon Road

HP136DQ

Arnison Avenue

HP136JB

Rowan Avenue

HP137LQ

Hillside Gardens

HP136UF

Hobart Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.