Town Pop. 7,712

Living in Prestwood and Great Missenden: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Prestwood and Great Missenden comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 51/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Prestwood and Great Missenden places 3rd of 6 in the HP16 postcode district.

The HP16 district averages 48/100, putting Prestwood and Great Missenden 5 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Prestwood and Great Missenden sits 15 points above the HP16 district figure of 36/100. Safety (92) and economic health (87) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see HP16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
47.7 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 134 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 39 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Vehicle crime 29 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Shoplifting 28 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
other 102 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 29 crimes
  2. 2 Hazell Road 18 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 18 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 21
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 18
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
24
4 schools in area · 12 within 4km
2Good2Ungraded
  • Great Missenden CofE Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Misbourne SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Prestwood Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Prestwood Junior SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

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
51
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital6.7 mi
Wexham Park Hospital12.2 mi
Watford General Hospital12.9 mi
Hospital waitsThe Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.8%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity2,771 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 214 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired29%Student3.9%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.2%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary14.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.9%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership80.2%
Among the least-deprived 17% 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
13
Great Missenden 0.9 mi
Saunderton 4.5 mi
Wendover 4.5 mi
J4 M40 6.1 mi
J4 M40 6.4 mi
J3 M40 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 11
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 45
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Ample 33

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £513,500 50
Detached £900,000 16
Semi-detached £530,000 11
Terraced £430,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£286k £510k £741k £965k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Little Kingshill 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Great Kingshill 51 1.7 mi away ⇄
South Heath 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cryers Hill 55 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hughenden Valley 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Speen 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ballinger Common 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Lee Common 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Little Missenden 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Walter's Ash and Naphill 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hyde Heath 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hazlemere 57 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Prestwood and Great Missenden a nice place to live?

Prestwood and Great Missenden is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Prestwood and Great Missenden is 53/100, 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 Prestwood and Great Missenden?

Prestwood and Great Missenden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 368 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Prestwood and Great Missenden?

Among the top-rated schools in Prestwood and Great Missenden are Great Missenden CofE Combined School and The Misbourne School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Prestwood and Great Missenden in total.

What are house prices like in Prestwood and Great Missenden?

The current median house price in Prestwood and Great Missenden is £513,500, around 80% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £900,000, semi-detached £530,000, terraced £430,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 50 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Prestwood and Great Missenden in context

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Postcode districts in Prestwood and Great Missenden

HP16 48 ⇄

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