Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

WATCHET LANE, HP16 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATCHET LANE, HP16 0DR.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 59,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP16 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

HP16 0DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.2M, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 7.3% year-on-year.

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

HP16 0DR is a sought-after residential area on Watchet Lane, 0.9km from Little Kingshill in Little Kingshill. Administratively it sits within Great Missenden ward and the Chesham and Amersham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP16, HP16 0DR offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M, up 7.3% 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00089709 (shared with 6 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 HP16 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 / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,371,666

Terraced

£ 750,000

1 sales · Mean £ 750,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

HP16 0DR has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Little Kingshill Combined School

Outstanding236 pupils0.7 km
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Holmer Green Senior School

Good1087 pupils1.4 km
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Holmer Green Junior School

Good250 pupils1.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Great Missenden2.8 km
  • Amersham6.4 km
  • High Wycombe6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Watchet Lane0.5 km
  • Watchet Lane0.5 km