Town Pop. 1,138

Living in Hughenden Valley: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hughenden Valley scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Hughenden Valley most outperforms the national norm: 49/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the HP14 postcode district.

The HP14 district averages 47/100, putting Hughenden Valley 7 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Hughenden Valley sits 18 points above the HP14 district figure of 31/100. Safety (94) and economic health (94) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HP14 postcode district.

54
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
58.9 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 26 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Drugs 6 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cryers Hill Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Valley Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 19 within 4km
2Good
  • Great Kingshill Church of England Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hughenden Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital8.6 mi
Wexham Park Hospital11.5 mi
Watford General Hospital14.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area 8 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,424 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed1.3%Retired30.8%Student3.5%Other inactive5.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.5%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary10.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.7%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership93.6%
Among the least-deprived 12% 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
20
High Wycombe 2.6 mi
Saunderton 3.2 mi
Great Missenden 3.2 mi
J4 M40 3.7 mi
J4 M40 3.9 mi
J3 M40 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £701,250 12
Detached £717,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£665k £686k £709k £730k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Cryers Hill 55 0.8 mi away ⇄
Great Kingshill 51 1.3 mi away ⇄
Walter's Ash and Naphill 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
Downley 63 1.6 mi away ⇄
Speen 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hazlemere 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Prestwood and Great Missenden 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Little Kingshill 58 2.5 mi away ⇄
High Wycombe 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Lacey Green and Loosley Row 33 3.4 mi away ⇄
Little Missenden 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bledlow Ridge 28 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hughenden Valley a nice place to live?

Hughenden Valley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hughenden Valley is 54/100, 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 Hughenden Valley?

Hughenden Valley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hughenden Valley?

Among the top-rated schools in Hughenden Valley are Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School and Hughenden Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hughenden Valley in total.

What are house prices like in Hughenden Valley?

The current median house price in Hughenden Valley is £701,250, around 146% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £717,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%.

Hughenden Valley in context

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Postcode districts in Hughenden Valley

HP14 47 ⇄
HP15 53 ⇄
HP16 48 ⇄

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