Postcode report
HP17 8ZX Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About HP17 8ZX: area rating, property, schools and local change
HP17 8ZX is a postcode in Haddenham & Stone, Buckinghamshire, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HP17 8ZX, then scores the surrounding small area 47/100 - bottom 35% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HP17 8ZX are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 HP17 8ZX is based on Buckinghamshire 015 Census 2021. It covers 7,593 residents, 5,456 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 34% privately rented, 18% 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 3/10.
For property prices near HP17 8ZX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HP17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £425k from 109 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HP17 8ZX can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 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 6 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 HP17 8ZX 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 HP17 8ZX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 69 HMO licences, 14 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 HP17 8ZX
Is HP17 8ZX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 47/100 (bottom 35% 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 HP17 8ZX?
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 HP17 8ZX?
12 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 HP17 8ZX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for HP17 8ZX?
LocaleIQ matched HP17 8ZX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HP17 8ZX?
The latest median sold price is £425k based on 109 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HP17 8ZX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 69 HMO licences, 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.