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HP18 9AL Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About HP18 9AL: area rating, property, schools and local change
HP18 9AL is a postcode in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HP18 9AL, then scores the surrounding small area 84/100 - top 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HP18 9AL 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 HP18 9AL is based on Buckinghamshire 023 Census 2021. It covers 5,556 residents, 141 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 13% 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 HP18 9AL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HP18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £418k from 62 rolling sales, up 5.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HP18 9AL can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HP18 9AL 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 HP18 9AL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 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 HP18 9AL
Is HP18 9AL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 84/100 (top 1% 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 HP18 9AL?
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 HP18 9AL?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for HP18 9AL?
LocaleIQ matched HP18 9AL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HP18 9AL?
The latest median sold price is £418k based on 62 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HP18 9AL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.