HP27 0DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gatensbury Place, 0.2km from Culverton Hill in Princes Risborough. Administratively it sits within The Risboroughs ward and the Buckingham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, HP27 0DS is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k.
Census 2021 statistics for HP27 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00090445 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GATENSBURY PLACE, HP27 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GATENSBURY PLACE, HP27 0DS.
138
55
£ 50,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP27 0DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
HP27 0DS has a significant social housing presence — 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP27 0DS. The average age is 54.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 189,000
5 sales · Mean £ 194,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP27 0DS has low crime rates — 33 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
Princes Risborough School
Princes Risborough Primary School
Monks Risborough CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Eaves Court0.5 km
- Chilterns Cafe0.4 km
- Connexions Cafe0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Crumbs Too0.3 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Risborough Springs Swim And Fitness Centre0.5 km
- Risborough Youth Centre0.4 km
- Spar @ Bell Service Station0.2 km
- K & B Family Butchers0.3 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bird In Hand Public House0.4 km
- The George & Dragon0.3 km
- The Whiteleaf Cross Public House0.4 km
- The Bell Public House0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- New Golden House0.4 km
- Princes Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Flame & Stone Pizza0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- The Co-Op0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Princes Risborough0.9 km
- Monks Risborough1.6 km
- Little Kimble3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bell Street0.0 km
- Bell Street0.1 km
- Ash Road0.3 km
- Chestnut Road0.3 km
- Church Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP270DS · Data under Open Government Licence