Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

LOWER STREET, HP22 4BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER STREET, HP22 4BJ.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 63,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP22 4BJ 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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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

HP22 4BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £243k, 89% 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 down 46.8% year-on-year.

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

HP22 4BJ is a sought-after residential area on Lower Street, 0.2km from Quainton in Quainton. Administratively it sits within Great Brickhill ward and the Buckingham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP22, HP22 4BJ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £243k, down 46.8% 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 HP22 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00089342 (shared with 8 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 HP22 4BJ. The average age is 48.7. 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 Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

5 sales · Mean £ 301,900

Detached

£ 535,000

2 sales · Mean £ 535,000

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

HP22 4BJ has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Quainton Church of England School

Requires Improvement153 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Quainton Village Store0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The George & Dragon0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aylesbury Vale Parkway6.1 km
  • Aylesbury9.9 km
  • Haddenham & Thame Parkway11.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Memorial Hall0.1 km
  • Memorial Hall0.1 km
  • Upper Street0.1 km
  • The Swan & Castle PH0.2 km
  • The Green0.2 km