HP27 9QL is a sought-after residential area on Sandpit Lane, 0.1km from The Ford in Buckinghamshire. Administratively it sits within Ridgeway West ward and the Aylesbury constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP27, HP27 9QL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% 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 £1.3M.
Census 2021 statistics for HP27 9QL are sourced from Output Area E00090024 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDPIT LANE, HP27 9QL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDPIT LANE, HP27 9QL.
375
45
£ 68,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP27 9QL 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. HP27 9QL's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £1.3M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP27 9QL. The average age is 45.4. 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, 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
Detached
£ 1,275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
HP27 9QL has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Longwick Church of England Combined School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Princes Risborough2.5 km
- Monks Risborough3.3 km
- Little Kimble5.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HP279QL · Data under Open Government Licence