HP27 0AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.1km from Princes Risborough in Princes Risborough. Administratively it sits within The Risboroughs ward and the Buckingham constituency.
Within the HP27 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £388k, down 4.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HP27 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00090439 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, HP27 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, HP27 0AX.
262
48
£ 50,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HP27 0AX — age 48, 36% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP27 0AX. The average age is 48.3. 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
£ 382,500
8 sales · Mean £ 341,375
Detached
£ 339,000
1 sales · Mean £ 339,000
Semi-Detached
£ 407,500
2 sales · Mean £ 407,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP27 0AX has low crime rates — 30 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
15 nearby- Eaves Court0.2 km
- Chilterns Cafe0.2 km
- Connexions Cafe0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.0 km
- Crumbs Too0.0 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Risborough Springs Swim And Fitness Centre0.5 km
- Risborough Youth Centre0.5 km
- S P Supermarket0.9 km
- Spar @ Bell Service Station0.1 km
- K & B Family Butchers0.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bird In Hand Public House0.7 km
- The George & Dragon0.0 km
- The Whiteleaf Cross Public House0.2 km
- The Bell Public House0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New Golden House0.7 km
- Princes Fish And Chips0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.0 km
- Flame & Stone Pizza0.1 km
- Mr Kebab & Pizza0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.1 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- The Co-Op0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Princes Risborough1.1 km
- Monks Risborough1.3 km
- Little Kimble3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Market Square0.1 km
- New Road0.1 km
- New Road0.1 km
- Market Square0.1 km
- Church Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP270AX · Data under Open Government Licence