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Watermead & Elmhurst

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About

Watermead and Elmhurst form a residential area on the northern outskirts of Aylesbury, characterised by modern housing estates built primarily from the late 1980s onward. The layout is defined by cul-de-sacs and avenues, with properties ranging from detached family homes to townhouses. The area is situated near the A41, providing road connections, and includes local amenities such as a primary school, a community centre, and several small retail parades serving daily needs.

A significant feature is the large, central Watermead Lake, created from former gravel workings. This body of water and its surrounding parkland provide a focal point for walking and wildlife, with paths circling the lake. The area is bordered by the Grand Union Canal to the north, offering further towpath walks. Housing here is predominantly private, with a mix of architectural styles from the various phases of its development.

Area overview

On average Watermead & Elmhurst has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Watermead & Elmhurst is £56,264 per year. There are 1 schools in Watermead & Elmhurst: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Watermead & Elmhurst is home to around 6,214 people, with a population density of about 3,234.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Watermead & Elmhurst Population
6,214
Population density
3,234.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.79(+7%)
Public order
7.08(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.44(0%)
Other theft
6.44(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.44(-44%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,872
62.33%
Pakistani
701
11.28%
Other White
492
7.92%
Other Asian
211
3.4%
Indian
179
2.88%
Total population: 6,212

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,594
31.43%
No qualifications
884
17.43%
Level 3 (A level)
822
16.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
771
15.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
581
11.46%
Total 16+ residents: 5,072

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
891
33.94%
Owns outright
688
26.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
513
19.54%
Other social rented
353
13.45%
Social rents from council
116
4.42%
Total households: 2,625

Property prices in Watermead & Elmhurst

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Watermead & Elmhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £899,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Watermead & Elmhurst 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 Watermead & Elmhurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£551,250
Flats10£207,475
Semi-Detached25£325,000
Terraced30£308,500

10 years median price trend in Watermead & Elmhurst

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Watermead & Elmhurst.

All postcodes in Watermead & Elmhurst

HP190UD

Robin Close

HP190YH

Lark Vale

HP202ES

Fairfax Crescent

HP190FE

The Heron

HP202UU

Oldhams Meadow

HP201HR

Tindal Road

HP202AF

Elmhurst Road

HP190UH

Gull Way

HP190WW

Turnstone Way

HP190YL

Grebe Close

HP202ED

Radnor End

HP190FG

The Plover

HP190UQ

Puffin Way

HP202ER

Dunsham Lane

HP202AA

Hastoe Park

HP202AZ

Cleveland Road

HP202BB

Tavistock Walk

HP202DR

Orchard Way

HP202EY

Cantley Close

HP190WL

Redwing

HP202XL

Gurney Close

HP190GL

Fulmar Place

HP190UL

Owl Close

HP190XS

Bullfinch Gardens

HP202BP

Cleveland Place

HP202AB

Hastoe Park

HP202EF

Elmhurst Road

HP190WQ

Corncrake

HP202AS

Cannock Road

HP202XF

Little Orchards

HP190UA

Stork Close

HP201EN

Bierton Road

HP202AL

Cannock Road

HP190GQ

Chaffinch

HP190UP

Raven Close

HP202BN

Eames Close

HP202BW

Foster Close

HP202BG

Delamere Close

HP202HF

Hilton Avenue

HP190FD

Ayleswater

HP202AP

Cannock Road

HP202EN

Drayton Road

HP202BY

Cleveland Park

HP202EX

Hilton Avenue

HP202DS

Clarke Court

HP202HB

Cotswold Green

HP202UP

Norwood Close

HP202UT

Oldhams Meadow

HP202EU

Ladbroke Close

HP190GA

Watermeadow

HP190GH

Kestrel Way

HP202AW

Cradley Walk

HP202UY

Base Close

HP202XJ

Dearing Close

HP190WH

Brambling

HP190FB

Ayleswater

HP202EW

Drayton Road

HP190FQ

Plover Walk

HP202DY

Hopkins Court

HP202EP

Ensbury Path

HP202HA

Dryden Close

HP202UR

Oldhams Meadow

HP202XD

Orchard Close

HP190XU

Lark Vale

HP201HG

Balfour Way

HP202AH

Aylesbury North

HP202BH

Roxwell Path

HP202DF

Langstone Court

HP190FL

The Comfrey

HP190WD

Stonechat

HP202FW

Verwood Road

HP190WF

Nuthatch

HP190FU

Buckingham Road

HP190UR

Swift Close

HP190FF

Osprey Walk

HP190FJ

Water Lily

HP202BU

Turner Close

HP202GF

Burdett Close

HP202BA

Bryanston Avenue

HP190FR

Kingfisher

HP190WE

Hawfinch

HP201EW

Manor Drive

HP202AT

Cannock Road

HP202BJ

Oliffe Close

HP202EH

Bardon Green

HP202HQ

Elmhurst Road

HP202AJ

Coniston Green

HP202BE

Matlock Road

HP190GF

Pipit Gardens

HP190WN

Turnstone Way

HP190FW

The Osprey

HP202HE

Yardley Green

HP190UW

Thrush Close

HP190WA

Whinchat

HP190ZJ

Pintail Close

HP202BZ

Turner Walk

HP202DA

Dunsham Lane

HP202HG

Dalston Close

HP202UX

Reynold Drive

HP202BF

Oliffe Way

Data Sources

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