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Great Missenden

England / South East / Buckinghamshire / Great Missenden

About

Great Missenden is a ward in Buckinghamshire, located in the Chiltern Hills. The area is known for its rural character, with a mix of woodland, farmland, and picturesque villages. The River Misbourne runs through the ward, adding to its natural appeal. The historic market town of Great Missenden serves as the focal point, offering local amenities and a sense of community.

The ward has strong transport links, with the A413 road providing access to nearby towns and the M25 motorway. Great Missenden railway station offers direct services to London, making it a commuter-friendly location. The area is also associated with the famous author Roald Dahl, who lived here and is commemorated at the Roald Dahl Museum. The ward combines countryside living with convenient access to urban centres.

Area overview

On average Great Missenden has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Great Missenden is £60,014 per year. There are 8 schools in Great Missenden: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Missenden Population
10,103
Population density
459.1 per km²

Demographics

British
9,003
89.11%
Other White
384
3.8%
Indian
121
1.2%
Irish
112
1.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
109
1.08%
Total population: 10,103

Housing

Owns outright
1,857
44.16%
Owns with a mortgage
1,464
34.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
379
9.01%
Other social rented
364
8.66%
Other forms of private rent
75
1.78%
Total households: 4,205

Property prices in Great Missenden

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 in Great Missenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £2,800,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached52£848,500
Flats16£285,000
Semi-Detached33£452,500
Terraced26£475,000

10 years price trend in Great Missenden

All postcodes in Great Missenden

HP169BY

Chequers Lane

HP169DB

Moat Drive

HP160AL

Bakery Mews

HP160AU

High Street

HP160BN

London Road

HP160RY

Great Missenden & Prestwood

HP160SG

Strawberry Close

HP169DN

The Glebe

HP169ET

Peter's Close

HP169PD

Broomfield Hill

HP169PH

Buryfield Lane

HP169SD

High Street

HP169WR

High Street

HP70QZ

Keepers Lane

HP160HB

Wychwood Rise

HP169EA

High Street

HP160PX

New Road

HP160LU

Hazell Road

HP160LY

Dresser Road

HP160PN

Wycombe Road

HP160QJ

Church Path

HP169PL

Hotley Bottom Lane

HP70QU

Beamond End Lane

HP166DN

Great Missenden & Prestwood

HP156HP

Copes Road

HP156HX

Hughenden Place

HP160LE

Fair Acres

HP160LT

Masons Close

HP160PL

Clarendon Road

HP160QA

Cherry Close

HP160RZ

Great Missenden & Prestwood

HP169AP

Headland Close

HP169BW

Barley View

HP169DA

Moat Close

HP169EY

High Street

HP169DT

Parliament Close

HP70RA

Chalk Lane

HP156EP

Fairfields

HP156HW

Heath End Road

HP160LB

Wright's Lane

HP160NN

High Street

HP160SU

Lodge Lane

HP160SW

Dell Field

HP169AF

Elmtree Green

HP169BP

Winslow Field

HP169DR

Chequers Lane

HP169ES

High Street

HP169JD

Broombarn Lane

HP160LP

Gryms Dyke

HP160PE

Sixty Acres Road

HP160SJ

Shaws Close

HP160UU

The Paddocks

HP166BW

High Street

HP169BA

Grimms Hill

HP169HF

High Street

HP169HZ

Little Hollis

HP169EX

High Street

HP160BX

Orchard Mews

HP160DF

London Road

HP169HR

Martinsend Lane

HP160EZ

Deermead

HP160PH

Wycombe Road

HP169EB

Barley View

HP166BU

High Street

HP169AN

Rignall Road

HP169AX

Aylesbury Road

HP169PE

Mapridge Green Lane

HP169QE

Church Street

HP70QX

Beamond End Lane

HP169AY

Station Approach

HP160DH

Keepers Lane

HP160NU

Clare Road

HP166BZ

High Street

HP169HP

Broomfield Hill

HP169HS

Martinsend Lane

HP169HU

Firs Rise

HP160BD

High Street

HP160BS

Trafford Close

HP160LA

Carrington Way

HP160SR

Lodge Lane

HP169AT

Great Missenden & Prestwood

HP169EW

Rosetree Close

HP169HT

Broomfield Close

HP169PA

High Street

HP160BL

Misbourne Drive

HP160HQ

Nag's Head Lane

HP160LJ

Wren Road

HP160LN

Gryms Dyke

HP160LR

Hazell Road

HP160NQ

Pepys Drive

HP160PZ

Green Park

HP160QS

Great Missenden & Prestwood

HP160SE

Great Missenden & Prestwood

HP169DH

Beech Lane

HP156HL

Fernside

HP156HU

The Coppice

HP160AQ

Bakery Mews

HP160EU

New Road

HP160HE

Nag's Head Lane

HP160NT

Graeme Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.