Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

OLD PLOUGH CLOSE, HP18 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD PLOUGH CLOSE, HP18 0BU.

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

273

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 62,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP18 0BU 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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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

HP18 0BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £477k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £477k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 17.7% year-on-year.

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

HP18 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Old Plough Close, 0.1km from Chearsley in Chearsley. Administratively it sits within Stone and Waddesdon ward and the Buckingham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP18, HP18 0BU offers 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 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £477k, down 17.7% 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 HP18 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00089241 (shared with 11 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 HP18 0BU. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 528,750

2 sales · Mean £ 528,750

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

HP18 0BU has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Chearsley Village Stores0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bell0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haddenham & Thame Parkway2.5 km
  • Aylesbury Vale Parkway8.2 km
  • Aylesbury10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • School Lane0.1 km
  • School Lane0.1 km
  • The Bell PH0.1 km
  • The Bell PH0.2 km