Town Pop. 19,739

Living in Hazlemere: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hazlemere is 57/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 55/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 43/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the HP10 postcode district, Hazlemere ranks 2nd. Against the wider HP10 district average of 52/100, that is 5 points above. Its schools score runs 11 points above the HP10 district's 44/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HP10 postcode district.

57
OUT OF 100
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Hazlemere scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 354 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 105 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Other theft 69 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Vehicle crime 65 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 64 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
other 183 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Jackson Court 38 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 29 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 28 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11 µg/m³
70
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 19
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 22
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
55
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 16 in area · 25 within 4km
12Good1Requires Improvement1Inadequate2Ungraded
  • Cedar Park School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Great Kingshill Church of England Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hazlemere Church of England Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Highworth Combined School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Holmer Green First School and Pre-SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Holmer Green Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Holmer Green Senior SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Manor Farm Community Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Royal Grammar School, High WycombeSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Tylers Green First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
41
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital7.9 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital9.6 mi
Hillingdon Hospital11.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,276 patients per GP
1dentist4pharmacies

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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 479 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate58.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.9%Unemployed2%Retired28%Student3.9%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary15.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.6%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership85.4%
Among the least-deprived 11% 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
High Wycombe 2.2 mi
Great Missenden 3.7 mi
Beaconsfield 3.7 mi
J3 M40 3.4 mi
J4 M40 3.5 mi
J4 M40 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Ample 12
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 11
Retail Shopping Ample 36
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £525,750 124
Detached £787,500 44
Semi-detached £515,000 47
Terraced £450,000 15
Flat / Maisonette £299,975 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£244k £480k £724k £960k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Cryers Hill 55 1.7 mi away ⇄
Great Kingshill 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Winchmore Hill 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hughenden Valley 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Little Kingshill 58 2.4 mi away ⇄
High Wycombe 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Little Missenden 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Downley 63 3.1 mi away ⇄
Coleshill (Buckinghamshire) 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Prestwood and Great Missenden 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hyde Heath 50 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hazlemere a nice place to live?

Hazlemere is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hazlemere is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hazlemere?

Hazlemere is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 840 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hazlemere?

Among the top-rated schools in Hazlemere are Cedar Park School & Nursery, Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School and Hazlemere Church of England Combined School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 16 rated schools in Hazlemere in total.

What are house prices like in Hazlemere?

The current median house price in Hazlemere is £525,750, around 84% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £787,500, semi-detached £515,000, terraced £450,000, flat £299,975. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 124 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hazlemere in context

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Postcode districts in Hazlemere

HP10 52 ⇄
HP13 58 ⇄
HP15 53 ⇄

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