Great Missenden is a historic village in Buckinghamshire, known for its picturesque High Street lined with traditional buildings and independent shops. The area is closely associated with author Roald Dahl, who lived here and is buried in the local churchyard. The surrounding Chiltern Hills provide scenic walking routes, including the popular Roald Dahl Trail. The village has a mix of old cottages and larger homes, with good transport links via the Chiltern railway line to London.
Prestwood, located nearby, is a quieter residential area with a more modern feel, featuring a range of housing from semi-detached homes to larger properties. It offers local amenities such as a convenience store, pubs, and a primary school. The two areas share access to the Misbourne Valley, with its wooded areas and countryside walks. Both Great Missenden and Prestwood benefit from proximity to larger towns like Amersham while maintaining a semi-rural character.
On average Great Missenden & Prestwood has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Great Missenden & Prestwood is £59,900 per year. There are 7 schools in Great Missenden & Prestwood: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £592,500 in Great Missenden & Prestwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £2,800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £837,500 |
| Flats | 17 | £285,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £459,750 |
| Terraced | 23 | £420,000 |
10 years price trend in Great Missenden & Prestwood
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Peter's Close
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Broomfield Hill
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Buryfield Lane
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High Street
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High Street
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Wychwood Rise
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High Street
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New Road
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Hazell Road
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Dresser Road
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Wycombe Road
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Church Path
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Copes Road
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Fair Acres
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Clarendon Road
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Great Missenden & Prestwood
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Moat Close
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Fairfields
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Heath End Road
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Lodge Lane
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Dell Field
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Elmtree Green
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Chequers Lane
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Gryms Dyke
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The Paddocks
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Grimms Hill
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Little Hollis
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Orchard Mews
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London Road
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Martinsend Lane
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Deermead
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Wycombe Road
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Barley View
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High Street
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Rignall Road
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Aylesbury Road
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Mapridge Green Lane
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Church Street
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Station Approach
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Clare Road
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High Street
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Broomfield Hill
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Carrington Way
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Lodge Lane
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Great Missenden & Prestwood
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Rosetree Close
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Broomfield Close
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High Street
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Misbourne Drive
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Nag's Head Lane
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Wren Road
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Gryms Dyke
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Hazell Road
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Green Park
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Graeme Avenue
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Green Lane
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Fair Acres
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High Street
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.