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About

Stokenchurch occupies a prominent position on the chalk escarpment of the Chiltern Hills, its landscape defined by beech woodlands and open fields. The area is bisected by the main road between Oxford and London, which historically shaped its development as a coaching stop. Much of the surrounding land is part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the Ridgeway National Trail passing close by, offering expansive views across the Oxfordshire plain.

The local economy has traditional connections to furniture making, particularly chair production. A large, iconic telecommunications mast stands on the hill above the village, a prominent landmark visible for miles. The community includes a mix of older properties and newer housing, with local facilities centred around the High Street. Nearby woodlands are known for their populations of red kites, which were successfully reintroduced here in the 1990s.

Area overview

On average Stokenchurch has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stokenchurch is £62,638 per year. The median sale price in Stokenchurch is £448,500 (around £465 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £335,500 and £580,000. There are 2 schools in Stokenchurch: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stokenchurch is home to around 5,852 people, with a population density of about 219.4 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stokenchurch Population
5,852
Population density
219.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.55(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.47(-56%)
Other theft
3.93(-30%)
Drugs
3.25(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.9(-55%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,137
87.77%
Other White
191
3.26%
Indian
104
1.78%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
62
1.06%
Pakistani
52
0.89%
Total population: 5,853

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,603
33.34%
Level 3 (A level)
789
16.41%
No qualifications
766
15.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
740
15.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
518
10.77%
Total 16+ residents: 4,808

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
930
38.98%
Owns with a mortgage
882
36.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
259
10.85%
Other social rented
220
9.22%
Social rents from council
40
1.68%
Total households: 2,386

Property prices in Stokenchurch

Median price: £448,500
Price per sq ft: £465
Sales (last 12 months): 68
Typical range (middle 50%): £336K – £580K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £448,500 (about £465 per square foot) in Stokenchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stokenchurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£596,250£489
Semi-Detached19£467,500£452
Terraced17£363,000£453
Flats10£188,500£362

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stokenchurch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stokenchurch.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£457,974£210,000£370,000£320,500
2017£495,000£200,000£379,950£310,000
2018£570,000£192,000£375,000£315,000
2019£507,500£177,500£381,000£312,500
2020£557,500£187,500£331,000£308,051
2021£570,000£189,250£400,000£345,000
2022£600,000£191,000£445,000£348,500
2023£610,000£495,000£445,000£350,000
2024£540,000£530,000£420,000£342,500
2025£597,500£218,500£410,000£347,500
2026£630,000£180,000£470,000£363,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stokenchurch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stokenchurch.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£367£344£358£372
2017£420£362£353£385
2018£391£373£383£382
2019£396£342£369£401
2020£388£358£380£402
2021£415£370£421£426
2022£445£358£430£451
2023£452£603£460£436
2024£434£599£462£422
2025£455£415£481£455
2026£490£364£443£496
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stokenchurch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stokenchurch in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Buckinghamshire district.

Band A£1,684
Band B£1,965
Band C£2,246
Band D£2,527
Band E£3,088
Band F£3,650
Band G£4,211
Band H£5,053

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.