Ivinghoe ward is located in the Aylesbury Vale district of Buckinghamshire, covering the village of Ivinghoe and surrounding rural areas. The ward is part of the Chiltern Hills, known for its rolling countryside and scenic landscapes. Ivinghoe itself is a historic village with a mix of traditional cottages and newer housing developments. The area is close to the Ashridge Estate, a large area of woodland and chalk downland managed by the National Trust.
The ward includes the smaller settlements of Ivinghoe Aston and Pitstone, both of which retain a rural character. Local amenities include a primary school, village hall, and a few shops and pubs. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A41 passing nearby, and has good access to walking and cycling routes, including the Ridgeway National Trail. Agriculture and tourism play a role in the local economy, with several farms and attractions like Ivinghoe Beacon drawing visitors.
Area overview
On average Ivinghoe has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ivinghoe is £60,466 per year. There are 5 schools in Ivinghoe: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Ivinghoe Population
11,226
Population density
159.4 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
British
10,169
90.6%
Other White
298
2.66%
Indian
158
1.41%
Irish
137
1.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
83
0.74%
Total population: 11,224
Religion
Christian
5,557
49.49%
No religion
4,675
41.64%
Not answered
627
5.58%
Hindu
118
1.05%
Muslim
113
1.01%
Total population: 11,228
Education (age 16+)
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,846
42.13%
Level 3 (A level)
1,547
16.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,291
14.14%
No qualifications
991
10.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
867
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 9,128
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
5,535
60.61%
Retired
2,175
23.82%
Student
370
4.05%
Looking after home or family
369
4.04%
Other economically inactive
210
2.3%
Total 16+ residents: 9,132
Housing
Housing tenure
Owns outright
1,833
40.27%
Owns with a mortgage
1,790
39.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
353
7.75%
Other social rented
324
7.12%
Social rents from council
130
2.86%
Total households: 4,552
Housing type
Detached
2,115
46.44%
Semi-detached
1,478
32.45%
Terraced
815
17.9%
Purpose-built flat
51
1.12%
Caravan/temporary
44
0.97%
Total households: 4,554
Property prices in Ivinghoe
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Ivinghoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,500 up to £2,550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Ivinghoe 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 Ivinghoe over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
59
£615,000
£397,500
£510,000
£758,750
£1,000,000
Flats
2
£248,750
£180,125
£210,625
£286,875
£317,375
Semi-Detached
50
£470,000
£304,500
£395,000
£560,000
£750,000
Terraced
42
£330,000
£243,175
£294,563
£395,000
£769,375
10 years median price trend
in Ivinghoe
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ivinghoe.
