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Living in High Wycombe: Property Area Guide

Buckinghamshire, South East · Population 120,000

House Prices in High Wycombe

£380,000

Average

£620,000

Detached

£400,000

Semi-Detached

£320,000

Terraced

£230,000

Flat

Based on recent Land Registry sold price data. Actual prices vary by street and condition.

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About High Wycombe

High Wycombe offers affordable Chilterns living with fast London links. The furniture-making heritage is reflected in the Wycombe Museum. Grammar schools drive family demand. The town is more affordable than neighbouring Beaconsfield and Amersham.

Lifestyle & Things to Do

High Wycombe is the largest town in Buckinghamshire set in the Chiltern Hills. The Eden Centre provides modern shopping. The Rye is a traditional recreational area. The town has a multicultural community and diverse food scene. The Chiltern Hills offer outstanding walking.

Transport & Commuting

Chiltern Railways reaches London Marylebone in 28 minutes on the fast service. The M40 provides direct motorway access to London and Birmingham. The A404 connects to Maidenhead.

Train to London

28m to London Marylebone

Nearest Motorway

M40, A404

Schools & Education

Top Schools

  • Wycombe High School
  • Royal Grammar School
  • John Hampden Grammar School

Universities

  • Buckinghamshire New University

Healthcare

Wycombe Hospital

Best Areas to Live in High Wycombe

Downley

Hazlemere

Naphill

Property Buying Tips for High Wycombe

Downley and Naphill have the best village settings. Hazlemere is a popular family suburb. Totteridge has modern family homes. Micklefield is more affordable. Avoid the town centre for noise.

Local Authority

Council

Buckinghamshire Council

Council Tax

£1,780 (Band D)

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