Town Pop. 690

Living in Askett and Whiteleaf: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Askett and Whiteleaf comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Askett and Whiteleaf most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 20/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Askett and Whiteleaf places 5th of 10 in the HP17 postcode district. It scores 6 points below the HP17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 53/100. On economic health specifically, Askett and Whiteleaf sits 11 points above the HP17 district figure of 73/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HP17 postcode district.

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Askett and Whiteleaf scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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HP17 0BF HP17 8AA HP17 9AL HP17 HP27

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
163.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 46 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Risborough Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Courtmoor Close 10 crimes
  3. 3 Ellesborough Road 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.248 · PM2.5 6.738 · PM10 10.565 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
27
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Monks Risborough CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Princes Risborough Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Great Kimble Church of England SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
22
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital4 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital17 mi
Wexham Park Hospital17 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust5.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCross Keys Practice1.1 mi
GP capacity1,209 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
20
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
41.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
41.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed2%Retired33.1%Student3.7%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.4%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary12.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.3%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership85.9%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Buckinghamshire · 2026-27
A £1,685
B £1,965
C £2,246
D £2,527
E £3,089
F £3,650
G £4,212
H £5,054
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Monks Risborough 0.6 mi
Little Kimble 1.1 mi
Princes Risborough 1.8 mi
J5 M40 6.7 mi
J5 M40 6.8 mi
J6 M40 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Askett and Whiteleaf in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Great Kimble 43 0.9 mi away ⇄
Princes Risborough 53 1.2 mi away ⇄
Little Kimble 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Butler's Cross 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Longwick 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Lacey Green and Loosley Row 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Speen 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stoke Mandeville 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bishopstone (Buckinghamshire) 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wendover 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Weston Turville 52 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bledlow Ridge 28 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Askett and Whiteleaf a nice place to live?

Askett and Whiteleaf has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Askett and Whiteleaf is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Askett and Whiteleaf?

Askett and Whiteleaf is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 113 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Askett and Whiteleaf?

Among the top-rated schools in Askett and Whiteleaf are Monks Risborough CofE Primary School and Princes Risborough Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Askett and Whiteleaf in total.

Askett and Whiteleaf in context

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Postcode districts in Askett and Whiteleaf

HP17 53 ⇄
HP27 48 ⇄

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