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HP13 5BJ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About HP13 5BJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
HP13 5BJ is a postcode in Terriers & Amersham Hill, Buckinghamshire, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HP13 5BJ, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HP13 5BJ are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HP13 5BJ is based on Buckinghamshire 041 Census 2021. It covers 8,962 residents, 3,511 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 61% owner-occupied, 29% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near HP13 5BJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HP13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £384k from 127 rolling sales, up 1.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HP13 5BJ can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HP13 5BJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HP13 5BJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 43 HMO licences, 29 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HP13 5BJ
Is HP13 5BJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 17% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HP13 5BJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HP13 5BJ?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near HP13 5BJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for HP13 5BJ?
LocaleIQ matched HP13 5BJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HP13 5BJ?
The latest median sold price is £384k based on 127 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HP13 5BJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 43 HMO licences, 29 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.