Postcode report
Is HP27 0AL a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About HP27 0AL: area rating, property, schools and local change
HP27 0AL is a postcode in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HP27 0AL, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HP27 0AL are health and safety, 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 HP27 0AL is based on Buckinghamshire 026 Census 2021. It covers 8,547 residents, 803 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 15% 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 5/10.
For property prices near HP27 0AL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HP27 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £448k from 51 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HP27 0AL can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 HP27 0AL 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 HP27 0AL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 HMO licence, 5 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 HP27 0AL
Is HP27 0AL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 49% 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 HP27 0AL?
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 HP27 0AL?
4 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 HP27 0AL?
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 HP27 0AL?
LocaleIQ matched HP27 0AL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HP27 0AL?
The latest median sold price is £448k based on 51 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HP27 0AL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 HMO licence, 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.