Great Brickhill ward is located in Buckinghamshire, covering the village of Great Brickhill and surrounding rural areas. The village sits on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, offering scenic views and a mix of woodland and farmland. It has a historic church, St Mary the Virgin, dating back to the 12th century, and a small primary school serving the local community. The area maintains a quiet, countryside atmosphere with limited commercial development.
The ward is well-connected by road, with the A4146 and A5 nearby, providing access to Milton Keynes and Leighton Buzzard. Public transport options are limited, reflecting its rural character. Housing consists mainly of detached and semi-detached homes, with some older cottages adding to the village’s charm. The surrounding landscape includes walking trails and bridleways, making it popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Great Brickhill retains a strong sense of community, with local events often centered around the village hall and pub.
Area overview
On average Great Brickhill has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Great Brickhill is £61,211 per year. There are 9 schools in Great Brickhill: 8 primary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Great Brickhill Population
12,102
Population density
86.3 per km²
Demographics
British
10,851
89.68%
Other White
379
3.13%
Irish
126
1.04%
Indian
114
0.94%
African
113
0.93%
Total population: 12,100
Christian
6,656
55%
No religion
4,455
36.82%
Not answered
649
5.36%
Muslim
159
1.31%
Hindu
59
0.49%
Total population: 12,101
Level 4 qualifications or above
4,023
40.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,583
16.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,394
14.11%
No qualifications
1,299
13.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
846
8.56%
Total 16+ residents: 9,883
Employed
5,891
59.63%
Retired
2,618
26.5%
Looking after home or family
387
3.92%
Student
356
3.6%
Long-term sick or disabled
178
1.8%
Total 16+ residents: 9,880
Housing
Owns outright
1,947
40.15%
Owns with a mortgage
1,739
35.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
466
9.61%
Other social rented
378
7.8%
Social rents from council
157
3.24%
Total households: 4,849
Detached
2,628
54.21%
Semi-detached
1,539
31.75%
Terraced
503
10.38%
Purpose-built flat
100
2.06%
Caravan/temporary
31
0.64%
Total households: 4,848
Property prices in Great Brickhill
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £489,500 in Great Brickhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £1,575,000.
