HP27 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Forest Close, 0.4km from Princes Risborough in Princes Risborough. Administratively it sits within The Risboroughs ward and the Buckingham constituency.
For families considering a move, HP27 0BJ represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k.
Census 2021 statistics for HP27 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00090446 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST CLOSE, HP27 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST CLOSE, HP27 0BJ.
245
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. HP27 0BJ's 65% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP27 0BJ. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 332,500
1 sales · Mean £ 332,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP27 0BJ has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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 Cafe0.5 km
- Connexions Cafe0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Crumbs Too0.3 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Risborough Springs Swim And Fitness Centre0.7 km
- Risborough Youth Centre0.2 km
- Spar @ Bell Service Station0.2 km
- K & B Family Butchers0.3 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bird In Hand Public House0.7 km
- The George & Dragon0.3 km
- The Whiteleaf Cross Public House0.4 km
- The Bell Public House0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- New Golden House0.7 km
- Princes Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Flame & Stone Pizza0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.2 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- The Co-Op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Princes Risborough1.1 km
- Monks Risborough1.5 km
- Little Kimble3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Ash Road0.1 km
- Chestnut Road0.1 km
- Oak Road0.1 km
- The Crescent0.2 km
- The Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP270BJ · Data under Open Government Licence