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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

HP202DZ

Orchard Way

HP202EG

Dunsham Lane

HP202FF

Coniston Green

HP202XP

Cousins Drive

HP190WR

Avocet Way

HP190GB

Goldcrest

HP190WS

Shelduck Close

HP202AG

Elmhurst Road

HP190YP

Lark Vale

HP202AD

Hastoe Park

HP202AR

Gilmore Road

HP202ET

Fairfax Crescent

HP202FN

Buckingham Road

HP190FS

Sheerwater

HP190WU

Brambling

HP202EL

Ruskin Way

HP190FY

Buckingham Road

HP202DE

Langstone Close

HP190UG

Puffin Way

HP190WY

Peregrine

HP202DX

Harris Court

HP202EB

Megdale Place

HP202XB

White View

HP190WT

Waxwing Close

HP202DP

Bates Court

HP190GG

Pipit Walk

HP202EE

Hulcombe Walk

HP202XN

Honour Close

HP202BD

Arundel Green

HP190FA

Ayleswater

HP190FP

Sandpiper

HP190WB

Redwing

HP202AU

Kinson Green

HP202BQ

Lisburn Path

HP202EQ

Bardon Green

HP202FY

Bardon Green

HP202XW

Viscount Close

HP202AX

Farnley Road

HP190WG

Curlew

HP202BL

Arundel Green

HP190FX

Lakeside

HP202DT

Clarke Walk

HP190GD

Dove Place

HP190UJ

Sparrow Close

HP202EJ

Ruskin Way

HP202XA

Thorne Way

HP202XE

Little Orchards

HP190FH

Willow Herb

HP190GJ

Mallard Close

HP202XZ

Harris Court

HP202AY

Verwood Road

HP202BX

Batchelor Close

HP202XR

Standring Place

HP190XT

Partridge Way

HP190ZB

Avocet Way

HP202HD

Westwood Walk

HP190UN

Harrier Close

HP190WJ

Guillemot Way

HP190YJ

Lark Vale

HP202AN

Cannock Road

HP202DU

Dormer Court

HP202EA

Elmhurst Road

HP202UZ

Matthews Close

HP190FT

Kittiwake

HP190UB

Swan Close

HP202EZ

Hilton Avenue

HP190FZ

Fieldfare

HP190GE

The Falcon

HP202BS

Aiston Place

HP190WP

Bittern Way

HP202AE

Elmhurst Road

HP202BT

Cheney Way

Data Sources

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