Town Pop. 2,924

Living in Walter's Ash and Naphill: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Walter's Ash and Naphill is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the HP14 postcode district, Walter's Ash and Naphill ranks 3rd.

On economic health specifically, Walter's Ash and Naphill sits 15 points above the HP14 district figure of 80/100. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (16), lifestyle (25), schools (26) and healthcare (28). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HP14 postcode district.

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Walter's Ash and Naphill scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
56.4 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 58 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 75% below national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Grimms Meadow 12 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 12 crimes
  3. 3 Cryers Hill Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
26
3 schools in area · 9 within 4km
3Good
  • Hughenden Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Naphill and Walters Ash SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Speen CofE VA SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital7.9 mi
Wexham Park Hospital12 mi
Watford General Hospital15.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryHughenden Valley Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity2,918 patients per GP
2dentists0pharmacies

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
69.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 91 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate61.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired25.8%Student4.6%Other inactive5.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.6%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary12.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.6%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77.2%
Among the least-deprived 14% 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
16
Saunderton 1.7 mi
High Wycombe 3.4 mi
Great Missenden 3.9 mi
J4 M40 4.2 mi
J4 M40 4.2 mi
J5 M40 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £621,500 26
Detached £672,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£431k £573k £719k £862k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hughenden Valley 54 1.4 mi away ⇄
Speen 35 1.4 mi away ⇄
Downley 63 1.7 mi away ⇄
Lacey Green and Loosley Row 33 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cryers Hill 55 2.2 mi away ⇄
Great Kingshill 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bledlow Ridge 28 2.7 mi away ⇄
Prestwood and Great Missenden 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
The City 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
High Wycombe 59 3.3 mi away ⇄
Little Kingshill 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Beacon's Bottom 40 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Walter's Ash and Naphill a nice place to live?

Walter's Ash and Naphill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Walter's Ash and Naphill is 49/100, 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 Walter's Ash and Naphill?

Walter's Ash and Naphill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 165 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Walter's Ash and Naphill?

Among the top-rated schools in Walter's Ash and Naphill are Hughenden Primary School, Naphill and Walters Ash School and Speen CofE VA School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Walter's Ash and Naphill in total.

What are house prices like in Walter's Ash and Naphill?

The current median house price in Walter's Ash and Naphill is £621,500, around 118% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £672,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Walter's Ash and Naphill

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