Town Pop. 2,994

Living in Lane End: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lane End is 42/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 44/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the HP14 postcode district.

Against the wider HP14 district average of 47/100, that is 5 points below. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: HP14 postcode district.

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Lane End scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
51.8 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 64 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Other theft 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Simmons Way 14 crimes
  2. 2 Slayter Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Chalky Field 7 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 7.6 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
72
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • Frieth Church of England Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Lane End Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital11.4 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital12.2 mi
Wexham Park Hospital12.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCressex Health Centre2.6 mi
GP capacity4,312 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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 92 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate61.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.7%Unemployed2.8%Retired23.1%Student3.5%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary21%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership71.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
13
Saunderton 3.8 mi
High Wycombe 3.9 mi
Marlow 4.5 mi
J4 M40 2.6 mi
J4 M40 3.2 mi
J5 M40 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £430,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£351k £407k £465k £521k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bolter End 40 0.8 mi away ⇄
Frieth 28 1.3 mi away ⇄
Clayhill 43 1.4 mi away ⇄
Beacon's Bottom 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mundaydean Bottom 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
The City 33 3.0 mi away ⇄
Downley 63 3.1 mi away ⇄
Marlow Bottom 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bovingdon Green 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
High Wycombe 59 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stokenchurch 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bledlow Ridge 28 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lane End a nice place to live?

Lane End has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lane End is 42/100, 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 Lane End?

Lane End is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 155 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lane End?

Among the top-rated schools in Lane End are Frieth Church of England Combined School and Lane End Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Lane End in total.

What are house prices like in Lane End?

The current median house price in Lane End is £430,000, around 51% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%.

Lane End in context

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Postcode districts in Lane End

HP14 47 ⇄

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