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About

Watlington ward encompasses the historic market town of Watlington along with surrounding rural parishes like Britwell Salome and Pyrton. The area lies at the foot of the Chiltern Hills escarpment, characterised by chalk downland, farmland and wooded areas. The town's linear street plan follows the ancient Icknield Way, with many buildings constructed from the local flint and brick.

The community is centred on the 12th-century St Leonard's Church and the 17th-century Town Hall. A distinctive feature is the 'Watlington White Mark', a large hill figure cut into the chalk of Watlington Hill in the 18th century. The ward maintains active parish councils and local societies focused on its heritage and rural environment.

Area overview

On average Watlington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Watlington is £68,257 per year. There are 2 schools in Watlington: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Watlington is home to around 4,048 people, with a population density of about 53.9 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Watlington Population

4,048

Population density

53.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

22.48(-29%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.67(+3%)

Vehicle crime

5.19(+40%)

Other theft

4.94(-12%)

Public order

4.69(-23%)

South East average

Demographics

British

3,645

90.07%

Other White

181

4.47%

Other Asian

1.38%

Irish

1.01%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.64%

Total population: 4,047

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,577

47.09%

Level 3 (A level)

485

14.48%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

441

13.17%

No qualifications

395

11.79%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

246

7.35%

Total 16+ residents: 3,349

Housing

Owns outright

718

41.48%

Owns with a mortgage

501

28.94%

Private landlord or letting agency

273

15.77%

Other social rented

140

8.09%

Other forms of private rent

3.64%

Total households: 1,731

Property prices in Watlington

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £443,750 in Watlington area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £3,500,000.

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 Watlington over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	12	£443,750	£293,250	£358,500	£501,250	£591,250
Terraced	8	£265,000	£203,500	£213,750	£349,375	£418,250
Flats	3	£240,000	£206,700	£221,500	£252,500	£262,500
Detached	11	£961,000	£455,000	£760,250	£1,431,625	£2,971,250

10 years median price trend in Watlington

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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

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