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Walter's Ash & Hughenden Valley

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About

Walter's Ash is a small village situated near the larger settlement of Hughenden. The area is characterised by residential streets and local amenities, with a notable military presence due to its proximity to RAF High Wycombe. The landscape transitions into the rural surroundings of the Hughenden Valley, which features agricultural land and pockets of woodland.

The Hughenden Valley itself is part of the Chiltern Hills, with its land used primarily for farming and forestry. Hughenden Manor, a former estate with historical significance, is located here and is surrounded by its own parkland. The local geography includes gentle slopes and valleys typical of the Chilterns area.

Area overview

On average Walter's Ash & Hughenden Valley has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walter's Ash & Hughenden Valley is £81,840 per year. There are 5 schools in Walter's Ash & Hughenden Valley: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walter's Ash & Hughenden Valley is home to around 8,270 people, with a population density of about 440.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walter's Ash & Hughenden Valley Population
8,270
Population density
440.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.52(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.51(-45%)
Other theft
3.14(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.66(-77%)
Burglary
1.33(-49%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,217
87.28%
Other Asian
230
2.78%
Other White
222
2.68%
Indian
123
1.49%
Irish
76
0.92%
Total population: 8,269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,938
42.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,251
18.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,006
14.54%
No qualifications
677
9.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
519
7.5%
Total 16+ residents: 6,921

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,623
48.92%
Owns with a mortgage
1,273
38.37%
Other forms of private rent
170
5.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
160
4.82%
Other social rented
63
1.9%
Total households: 3,318

Property prices in Walter's Ash & Hughenden Valley

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £640,300 in Walter's Ash & Hughenden Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £1,915,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walter's Ash & Hughenden Valley 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 Walter's Ash & Hughenden Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached59£701,000
Flats2£267,250
Semi-Detached30£532,500
Terraced11£430,000

10 years median price trend in Walter's Ash & Hughenden Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walter's Ash & Hughenden Valley.

All postcodes in Walter's Ash & Hughenden Valley

HP144LA

Hughenden Park

HP144QJ

Louches Lane

HP156EF

Stag Lane

HP156EZ

Common Road

HP156NX

Windmill Lane

HP144LB

Valley Road

HP144RA

Vincents Way

HP144SD

Main Road

HP144TH

Main Road

HP156BG

Haines Road

HP156NU

Primrose Hill

HP156JT

Mews Cottages

HP156EB

Missenden Road

HP144LX

Warrendene Road

HP144NS

Bramley End

HP144QY

Downley Road

HP144RU

Main Road

HP144RX

Main Road

HP144PZ

Main Road

HP144QL

Oakeshott Avenue

HP270ST

Spring Coppice Lane

HP144LP

Cherry Tree Close

HP156BE

Georges Hill

HP144QX

Coombe Lane

HP144RG

Naphill Common

HP144TR

Ash Close

HP144UX

Main Road

HP144LG

Valley Road

HP144PF

Valley Road

HP144TT

Honey Way

HP144US

Church Lane

HP156DW

Missenden Road

HP156LQ

North Road

HP144EN

Janes Way

HP156BU

Campion Road

HP144NE

Stocking Lane

HP156AD

Grange Road

HP156LG

Four Ashes Road

HP144LU

Friars Gardens

HP156AF

Windmill Lane

HP144LT

Friars Gardens

HP144QP

Wellhouse Way

HP144UT

Main Road

HP156JP

Cryers Hill Road

HP144XP

Bradenham Woods Lane

HP156BD

Windmill Drive

HP156BT

Harebell Walk

HP156EQ

Robin Close

HP156ER

Cockpit Cottages

HP156EU

Cockpit Road

HP156BH

Georges Hill

HP160JH

Perks Lane

HP144LQ

Boss Lane

HP144PN

Trees Road

HP144PW

Trees Road

HP144QR

Coombe Lane

HP144RD

Laurel Drive

HP144TL

Burdett Drive

HP156LN

Cryers Hill Road

HP144UU

Main Road

HP156HT

Gardner Close

HP144RS

Church Lane

HP144RY

Braeside

HP156EH

Birchwood Chase

HP156NL

Holly Cottages

HP144NQ

Speen Road

HP144PD

Coombe Gardens

HP144PG

Trees Avenue

HP144PR

Orchard Close

HP144RL

Hunts Hill Lane

HP144SE

Main Road

HP160HZ

Denner Hill Farm Road

HP270SU

Spring Coppice Lane

HP144SG

Purssells Meadow

HP156AT

Windmill Lane

HP160HY

Denner Hill Farm Road

HP144ST

Forge Road

HP156AS

The Old Orchard

HP156EN

The Common

HP156LD

Four Ashes Road

HP156LS

Lisleys Field

HP144NW

Clappins Lane

HP144RT

Main Road

HP156JS

Cryers Hill Road

HP144SF

Christopher Close

HP144SP

Stonefield Road

HP156BL

Snowdrop Way

HP160JR

Bryants Bottom Road

HP144QH

Louches Lane

HP144QW

Bayley Gardens

HP144SQ

Moseley Road

HP156BY

Larkspur Way

HP156BZ

Marigold Walk

HP156EJ

The Homestead

HP156EX

Lime Tree Close

HP156NN

Brimmers Hill

HP144PQ

Trees Avenue

HP144QN

Hychenden Close

HP144SR

Battingswood Gardens

HP144UW

Ridgeway East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.