Is HP17 0UR a safe place to live?

Yes, HP17 0UR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of HP17 0UR?

The population for the HP17 0UR area is approximately 280 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

LODGE HILL, HP17 0UR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE HILL, HP17 0UR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

280

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 62,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP17 0UR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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9/10

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2/10

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9/10

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3/10

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10/10

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2/10

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8/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates HP17 0UR — age 45, 82% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HP17 0UR is a safe, established residential area on Lodge Hill, 0.5km from Coombe in Buckinghamshire. Administratively it sits within Ridgeway East ward and the Buckingham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for HP17 0UR are sourced from Output Area E00090231 (shared with 18 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 HP17 0UR. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%

Asian / British Asian2.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

HP17 0UR has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wendover2.4 km
Little Kimble2.7 km
Monks Risborough4.3 km