Prestwood Close
Buckinghamshire, England
Reality check: At £300,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 17% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 17% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 17% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£300,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Prestwood Close is located in Buckinghamshire, near High Wycombe. Crime is a significant concern, with 378 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 182 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 93m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £300,000, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 363m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Prestwood Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Titans Gym 504m · 6 min walk
- TeamSport High Wycombe 1451m · 18 min walk
- Clip 'n Climb 1477m · 18 min walk
- Buzz Gym 1530m · 19 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1614m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Castlefield Library 1090m · 14 min walk
- High Wycombe Library 1566m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Plomer Hill 788m · 10 min walk
- Round Wood 1053m · 13 min walk
- Sands Bank Nature Reserve 1137m · 14 min walk
- Chairborough Local Nature Reserve 1220m · 15 min walk
- Tom Burt's Hill 1473m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Millbrook Combined School 363m · 4 min walk
- Oakridge School 614m · 8 min walk
- Castlefield School 998m · 12 min walk
- Booker Hill Primary School & Nursery 1334m · 17 min walk
- The Downley School 1611m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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