HP16 0BL is a sought-after residential area on Misbourne Drive, 0.2km from Hunt's Green 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 0BL offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 66% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £432k, up 6.1% year-on-year. 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 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00089658 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MISBOURNE DRIVE, HP16 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MISBOURNE DRIVE, HP16 0BL.
369
42
£ 59,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP16 0BL 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. HP16 0BL's low deprivation rank, 66% ownership, and £432k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 6.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP16 0BL. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 420,000
5 sales · Mean £ 414,300
Terraced
£ 378,750
2 sales · Mean £ 378,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP16 0BL has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Misbourne School
Great Missenden CofE Combined School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Compass Services UK Ltd T/A Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.3 km
- Cafe Kissa0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Fan Fan0.4 km
- Matilda's0.5 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Kinton Pharmacy0.3 km
- Samways News0.6 km
- Wild Kite0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Missenden Abbey Ltd0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Cross Keys0.5 km
- The George Ale House0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Great Missenden Fish \& Mangal0.6 km
- The Pantry0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Great Missenden0.5 km
- Amersham7.4 km
- Wendover7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Misbourne School0.1 km
- Whitefield Lane0.2 km
- Whitefield Lane0.2 km
- High Street0.5 km
- High Street0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: HP160BL · Data under Open Government Licence