Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

MERTON ROAD, HP27 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERTON ROAD, HP27 0DR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

320

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP27 0DR 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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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

HP27 0DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £492k, 74% 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. Property prices are trending up 14.9% year-on-year.

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

HP27 0DR is a safe, established residential area on Merton Road, 0.3km from Culverton Hill in Princes Risborough. Administratively it sits within The Risboroughs ward and the Buckingham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £492k, up 14.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for HP27 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00090447 (shared with 15 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 HP27 0DR. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 435,000

3 sales · Mean £ 460,341

Semi-Detached

£ 432,500

8 sales · Mean £ 442,687

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

HP27 0DR has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Shoplifting15
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour8

school Local Schools

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Princes Risborough School

Good924 pupils0.0 km
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Princes Risborough Primary School

Requires Improvement267 pupils1.0 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Eaves Court0.7 km
  • Chilterns Cafe0.6 km
  • Connexions Cafe0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Crumbs Too0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Risborough Springs Swim And Fitness Centre0.7 km
  • Risborough Youth Centre0.3 km
  • Spar @ Bell Service Station0.3 km
  • K & B Family Butchers0.5 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Bird In Hand Public House0.5 km
  • The George & Dragon0.5 km
  • The Whiteleaf Cross Public House0.6 km
  • The Bell Public House0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • New Golden House0.5 km
  • Princes Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Flame & Stone Pizza0.4 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • The Co-Op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Princes Risborough1.0 km
  • Monks Risborough1.8 km
  • Little Kimble3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • School Coach Park0.2 km
  • Princes Risborough School0.2 km
  • Chestnut Road0.2 km
  • Oak Road0.3 km
  • Bell Street0.3 km