Town Pop. 8,043

Living in Princes Risborough: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Princes Risborough is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 48/100 against a national town median of 18/100. That is the highest score of the 6 places in the HP27 postcode district.

Against the wider HP27 district average of 48/100, that is 5 points above. Its healthcare score runs 15 points above the HP27 district's 33/100. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see HP27 postcode district.

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Princes Risborough scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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HP27 0AA HP27 7AL HP27 9AA HP27

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
59.8 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 183 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 76 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Shoplifting 46 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Other theft 38 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 37 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 101 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Upper Icknield Way 29 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 26 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 21 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 41
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 17
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
31
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
3Good
  • Monks Risborough CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Princes Risborough Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Princes Risborough SchoolSecondary · 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
48
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital4.3 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital16.1 mi
Wexham Park Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsThe Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.8%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,209 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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 205 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed2.5%Retired29.9%Student3.2%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.6%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.5%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership71.4%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
Princes Risborough 0.6 mi
Monks Risborough 0.8 mi
Little Kimble 2.2 mi
J5 M40 5.5 mi
J5 M40 5.6 mi
J6 M40 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 72
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £460,000 62
Detached £695,000 18
Semi-detached £490,000 20
Flat / Maisonette £245,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£255k £420k £590k £755k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Askett and Whiteleaf 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Longwick 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Great Kimble 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Lacey Green and Loosley Row 33 2.1 mi away ⇄
Little Kimble 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Speen 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Butler's Cross 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bledlow Ridge 28 3.5 mi away ⇄
Chinnor 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Walter's Ash and Naphill 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bishopstone (Buckinghamshire) 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
The City 33 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Princes Risborough a nice place to live?

Princes Risborough is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Princes Risborough 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 Princes Risborough?

Princes Risborough is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 481 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Princes Risborough?

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

What are house prices like in Princes Risborough?

The current median house price in Princes Risborough is £460,000, around 61% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £695,000, semi-detached £490,000, flat £245,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 62 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Princes Risborough in context

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Postcode districts in Princes Risborough

HP27 48 ⇄

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