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HP27

PRINCES RISBOROUGH

Hertfordshire, South East, England

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HP27 encompasses PRINCES RISBOROUGH and its surrounding areas in Hertfordshire, South East.

Avg price £563,508
1yr change ▲ 10.2%
Crime 85% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£563,508

▲ 10.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

96% above national avg

Crime Rate

11.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

85% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

223 Mbps

Property Prices in HP27

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in HP27 is £563,508, broadly in line with the Hertfordshire average of £572,493.

Properties in HP27 cost 96.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in HP27 have risen 10.2% 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 £823,278 233
Semi-detached £480,505 199
Terraced £404,827 75
Flat £286,522 126
All types £563,508 665

5-Year Price History

£535K £549K £563K £577K £590K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in HP27

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

With 11.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, HP27 has a crime rate well 85% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in HP27

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

HP27 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Monks Risborough CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Speen CofE VA School Primary Not inspected mi
Princes Risborough Primary School Primary Good mi
St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green Primary Not inspected mi
Longwick Church of England Combined School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

3

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 HP27 are 223.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 76% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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223.0 Mbps

Avg Download

40.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

59%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in HP27 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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HP27 — PRINCES RISBOROUGH

Area Summary

HP27 (PRINCES RISBOROUGH) offers above-average property prices (£563,508, 96% above national average), low crime (85% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (223 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about HP27 PRINCES RISBOROUGH

What is the average house price in HP27 PRINCES RISBOROUGH?
The average house price in HP27 (PRINCES RISBOROUGH) is £563,508, based on 665 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 96% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 10.2% over the past year.
Is HP27 PRINCES RISBOROUGH a safe area to live?
Crime in HP27 is significantly below the national average (11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of HP27 PRINCES RISBOROUGH?
The population of HP27 (PRINCES RISBOROUGH) 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 HP27?
The average broadband download speed in HP27 is 223 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 59%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in HP27 PRINCES RISBOROUGH?
There are 7 schools in or near HP27. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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