West Wycombe Road
Buckinghamshire, England
Reality check: At £280,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 5% growth over 5 years. 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: liquid market (score 90), 5% 5-year growth.
Safety (15), environment (35), and school access (30) are all weak. Not a family area.
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: liquid market (score 90), 5% 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 (£280,000) 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 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
West Wycombe Road 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 7m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £280,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 222 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 198m 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: hot
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 West Wycombe Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Titans Gym 703m · 9 min walk
- TeamSport High Wycombe 1784m · 22 min walk
- Clip 'n Climb 1786m · 22 min walk
- Buzz Gym 1846m · 23 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1954m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Castlefield Library 1585m · 20 min walk
- West Wycombe 1823m · 23 min walk
- High Wycombe Library 1871m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Plomer Hill 454m · 6 min walk
- Sands Bank Nature Reserve 1194m · 15 min walk
- Round Wood 1374m · 17 min walk
- Chairborough Local Nature Reserve 1745m · 22 min walk
- Tom Burt's Hill 1899m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Millbrook Combined School 199m · 2 min walk
- Oakridge School 1072m · 13 min walk
- The Downley School 1088m · 14 min walk
- Castlefield School 1486m · 19 min walk
- Booker Hill Primary School & Nursery 1723m · 22 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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