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HP16

GREAT MISSENDEN

Hertfordshire, South East, England

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HP16 covers GREAT MISSENDEN in Hertfordshire, South East.

Avg price £722,735
1yr change ▲ 13.6%
Crime 90% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£722,735

▲ 13.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

152% above national avg

Crime Rate

8.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

90% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

273 Mbps

Property Prices in HP16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HP16 is £722,735, which is 26% above the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in HP16 cost 151.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HP16 have risen 13.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £973,362 205
Semi-detached £626,965 95
Terraced £473,991 77
Flat £346,613 77
All types £722,735 482

5-Year Price History

£689K £713K £736K £760K £783K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in HP16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 8.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HP16 has a crime rate well 90% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in HP16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HP16 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Little Kingshill Combined School Primary Outstanding mi
Lee Common Church of England School Primary Good mi
Gateway School Other Not inspected mi
Missenden Abbey Adult Education College Other Not inspected mi
Great Missenden CofE Combined School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,029

Population

40

Median Age

65%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
65.0%
Private rent
22.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in HP16 are 273.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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273.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

64%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HP16 is collected by Hemel Hempstead Council. The Band D rate is £2,236/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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HP16 — GREAT MISSENDEN

Area Summary

HP16 (GREAT MISSENDEN) offers above-average property prices (£722,735, 152% above national average), low crime (90% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (273 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about HP16 GREAT MISSENDEN

What is the average house price in HP16 GREAT MISSENDEN?
The average house price in HP16 (GREAT MISSENDEN) is £722,735, based on 482 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 152% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 13.6% over the past year.
Is HP16 GREAT MISSENDEN a safe area to live?
Crime in HP16 is significantly below the national average (8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of HP16 GREAT MISSENDEN?
The population of HP16 (GREAT MISSENDEN) is approximately 35,029 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 40 years. 65% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in HP16?
The average broadband download speed in HP16 is 273 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 64%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in HP16 GREAT MISSENDEN?
There are 8 schools in or near HP16. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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