Postcode report
HP18 9XA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Buckinghamshire
About HP18 9XA: area rating, property, schools and local change
HP18 9XA 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 9XA, then scores the surrounding small area 42/100 - bottom 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HP18 9XA are local prosperity and jobs, 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 9XA is based on Cherwell 016 Census 2021. It covers 13,058 residents, 94 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 12% 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 HP18 9XA, 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HP18 9XA 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near HP18 9XA; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about HP18 9XA
Is HP18 9XA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 42/100 (bottom 25% 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 9XA?
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 demographics are available for HP18 9XA?
LocaleIQ matched HP18 9XA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HP18 9XA?
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 9XA?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.