HP16 0BA is a sought-after residential area on Church Lane, 0.4km from Great Missenden in Prestwood and Great Missenden. Administratively it sits within Great Missenden ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP16, HP16 0BA offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00089664 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH LANE, HP16 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, HP16 0BA.
249
53
£ 59,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP16 0BA 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.
Area Character
HP16 0BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 60% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP16 0BA. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP16 0BA has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Great Missenden CofE Combined School
The Misbourne School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Kinton Pharmacy0.3 km
- Samways News0.5 km
- Wild Kite0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Missenden Abbey Ltd0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Cross Keys0.4 km
- The George Ale House0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cafe Kissa0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Fan Fan0.3 km
- Matilda's0.4 km
- New Akash0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Great Missenden Fish \& Mangal0.5 km
- The Pantry0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Great Missenden0.5 km
- Amersham7.3 km
- Wendover7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Whitefield Lane0.2 km
- Whitefield Lane0.2 km
- Misbourne School0.4 km
- High Street0.4 km
- High Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HP160BA · Data under Open Government Licence