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Walter's Ash & Hughenden Valley

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

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Walter's Ash & Hughenden Valley Population

8,270

Population density

440.2 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,217

87.28%

Other Asian

230

2.78%

Other White

222

2.68%

Indian

123

1.49%

Irish

0.92%

Total population: 8,269

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	59	£701,000	£519,250	£639,000	£825,000	£1,155,000
Flats	2	£267,250	£247,225	£256,125	£278,375	£287,275
Semi-Detached	30	£532,500	£369,875	£471,250	£607,500	£699,978
Terraced	11	£430,000	£315,000	£396,500	£655,300	£782,850

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

Data Sources

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

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

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Crime per 1,000 population

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