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Princes Risborough

About

Princes Risborough is a market town in Buckinghamshire, located at the foot of the Chiltern Hills. The area is known for its mix of rural and urban landscapes, with easy access to countryside walks and nearby woodlands like the Whiteleaf Cross and Coombe Hill. The town has a range of local amenities, including shops, pubs, and a weekly market, alongside good transport links to London via the Chiltern Main Line.

The surrounding area features historic landmarks such as the Princes Risborough Manor House ruins and the ancient Ridgeway path, one of Britain’s oldest roads. The town serves as a gateway to the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering outdoor activities like hiking and cycling. Residential areas include a mix of period homes and newer developments, catering to families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Princes Risborough has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Princes Risborough is £50,400 per year. There are 3 schools in Princes Risborough: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Princes Risborough Population

8,547

Population density

802.8 per km²

Demographics

British

7,519

87.93%

Other White

345

4.03%

Irish

1.1%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.98%

Pakistani

0.89%

Total population: 8,551

Housing

Owns outright

1,676

43.91%

Owns with a mortgage

1,092

28.61%

Other social rented

446

11.68%

Private landlord or letting agency

395

10.35%

Social rents from council

118

3.09%

Total households: 3,817

Property prices in Princes Risborough

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 in Princes Risborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,375,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Princes Risborough over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	35	£605,000	£378,000	£545,000	£770,000	£967,000
Flats	36	£290,000	£183,750	£238,750	£377,500	£495,083
Semi-Detached	30	£477,500	£370,625	£415,000	£527,375	£585,275
Terraced	11	£435,000	£275,000	£372,500	£615,000	£739,750

10 years median price trend in Princes Risborough

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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