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HP27 9HB

Princes Risborough

Buckinghamshire

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Overview

Postcode HP27 9HB is located in a rural town, within the Princes Risborough ward of Buckinghamshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Princes Risborough area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Princes Risborough is £64,597 per year. The nearest station is Monks Risborough, about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wades Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
53.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Princes Risborough has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,646 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Princes Risborough has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.5%

Approximately 53.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Princes Risborough is £64,597 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from HP27 9HB.

Flood risk

No risk

Princes Risborough near HP27 9HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Monks Risborough located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for HP27 9HB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Monks Risborough

N/A

Walking directions to Monks Risborough
0.7 mi

Princes Risborough

N/A

Walking directions to Princes Risborough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP27 9HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWades ParkMediumWalking directions to Wades Park
0.1 miKing George V Recreational GroundSmallWalking directions to King George V Recreational Ground

Area Profile

Population
118
Population density
3,470.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.16(+8%)
Shoplifting
23.74(+197%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.06(+22%)
Public order
11.58(+91%)
Other theft
10.42(+86%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
92
78.63%
Other White
17
14.53%
Pakistani
4
3.42%
Caribbean
1
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.85%
Total population: 117

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
40
34.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
25.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
17.39%
Other
9
7.83%
Level 3 (A level)
7
6.09%
Total 16+ residents: 115

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
39
45.35%
Owns outright
20
23.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
10.47%
Social rents from council
7
8.14%
Owns with a mortgage
5
5.81%
Total households: 86

Property prices in Princes Risborough

Median price£482,500
Price per sq ft£475
Sales (last 12 months)156
Typical range (middle 50%)£405K – £653K

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £482,500 (about £475 per square foot) in Princes Risborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £100,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Princes Risborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached60£695,000£501
Semi-Detached50£467,500£480
Terraced20£405,000£468
Flats26£238,750£404

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Princes Risborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes Risborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£592,750£258,750£397,000£348,000
2017£570,000£270,000£400,000£408,000
2018£616,750£325,000£390,000£397,500
2019£582,500£293,800£399,950£339,995
2020£585,000£272,250£415,000£338,000
2021£625,000£293,000£445,000£430,000
2022£650,000£285,000£440,000£375,000
2023£752,500£289,500£455,000£396,000
2024£684,995£290,000£418,000£390,000
2025£700,000£251,000£470,000£391,000
2026£690,000£180,000£450,000£420,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes Risborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes Risborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£403£350£422£369
2017£426£448£422£411
2018£414£456£411£412
2019£425£455£423£410
2020£427£406£433£427
2021£439£447£448£424
2022£466£479£483£457
2023£519£459£526£437
2024£489£435£499£428
2025£501£417£469£462
2026£490£341£483£513
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes Risborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Princes Risborough in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP27 9HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP27 9HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026Police Station House, Longwick Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 9HEOtherFreehold£615,000
07 May 202633, Chiltern Lodge, Longwick Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 9EPFlatsLeasehold£120,000
26 Mar 20253, Chiltern Lodge, Longwick Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 9EPFlatsLeasehold£240,000
28 Feb 202525, Chiltern Lodge, Longwick Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 9EPFlatsLeasehold£350,950
15 Dec 20259A, Duke Street, Princes Risborough, HP27 0ATFlatsLeasehold£185,000

Schools

In the HP27 9HB postcode area, located within Princes Risborough, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HP27 9HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryPrinces Risborough Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miSecondaryPrinces Risborough SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryMonks Risborough CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of HP27 9HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP27 9HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTescoLongwick Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 9TSWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miCo-op FoodBell Street, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0DZWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miMorrisons Daily1 Horns Lane, Princes Risborough, HP27 0AWWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miM&S Simply Food2 Horns Lane, Princes Risborough, HP27 0ANWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.3 miAsdaBell Street, Princes Risborough, HP27 0DGWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Buckinghamshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,601
Band B£1,868
Band C£2,135
Band D£2,402
Band E£2,935
Band F£3,469
Band G£4,003
Band H£4,803

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HP27 9HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gary Charles Hall

Princes Risborough - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Matthew John Walsh

Princes Risborough - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Greg Smith

Mid Buckinghamshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictBuckinghamshireE06000060
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid BuckinghamshireE14001360
WardPrinces RisboroughE05015964
ParishPrinces RisboroughE04001613
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Princes RisboroughE02003696
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Buckinghamshire 026AE01017929
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about HP27 9HB

Is HP27 9HB (Princes Risborough) safe?

The area around HP27 9HB records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near HP27 9HB?

The median sale price around HP27 9HB in Princes Risborough is £482,500 (about £475 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HP27 9HB?

There are 3 schools close to HP27 9HB, including Princes Risborough Primary School (Good), Princes Risborough School (Good) and Monks Risborough CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to HP27 9HB?

The closest station to HP27 9HB is Monks Risborough, about 1,109 m away.

How deprived is the area around HP27 9HB?

HP27 9HB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,646 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HP27 9HB (Princes Risborough) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Buckinghamshire covering HP27 9HB is Greg Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gary Charles Hall (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Matthew John Walsh (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.