Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

BACK LANE, HP16 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK LANE, HP16 0AR.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 59,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HP16 0AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. HP16 0AR's low deprivation rank, 66% ownership, and £525k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HP16 0AR is a sought-after residential area on Back Lane, 0.3km from Hunt's Green in Prestwood and Great Missenden. Administratively it sits within Great Missenden ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.

For serious buyers, HP16 0AR is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £525k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HP16 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00089658 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP16 0AR. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 525,000

3 sales · Mean £ 531,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around HP16 0AR is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Shoplifting13
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Great Missenden CofE Combined School

Good434 pupils0.2 km
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The Misbourne School

Good1067 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Compass Services UK Ltd T/A Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.3 km
  • Cafe Kissa0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Fan Fan0.2 km
  • Matilda's0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Kinton Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Samways News0.4 km
  • Wild Kite0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Missenden Abbey Ltd0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Cross Keys0.3 km
  • The George Ale House0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Great Missenden Fish \& Mangal0.4 km
  • The Pantry0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Great Missenden0.3 km
  • Wendover7.4 km
  • Amersham7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitefield Lane0.1 km
  • Whitefield Lane0.1 km
  • Misbourne School0.2 km
  • High Street0.3 km
  • High Street0.3 km