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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 52 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
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
25.47(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.4(-2%)
Other theft
6.89(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.33(-2%)
Vehicle crime
4.22(+11%)
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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 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
Detached2£551,000
Flats12£240,000
Semi-Detached38£375,000
Terraced14£322,500

10 years median price trend in Bowerdean

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

All postcodes in Bowerdean

HP136DS

Totteridge Road

HP136UD

Hobart Road

HP136DJ

Terriers & Amersham Hill

HP136JQ

Nicholas Gardens

HP136YB

Underwood Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.