Birches Rise, High Wycombe
House prices, sold prices and local information for HP12 3AQ.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Birches Rise, High Wycombe have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 29 Oct 2019. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £194,250. Average sale prices fell from £197,500 in 2016 to £180,750 in 2019 (-8%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. Recorded sale prices on Birches Rise range from £170,000 to £236,000. Every home sold here was sold leasehold.
House prices on Birches Rise compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Birches Rise has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all HP12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 9 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 9 | £194,250 | 29 Oct 2019 |
Sold prices on Birches Rise
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Birches Rise HP12 3AQ | 29 Oct 2019 | £172,250 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 56, Birches Rise HP12 3AQ | 9 Apr 2019 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 33, Birches Rise HP12 3AQ | 24 Jan 2019 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 52, Birches Rise HP12 3AQ | 13 Apr 2018 | £236,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, Birches Rise HP12 3AQ | 10 Nov 2017 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 48, Birches Rise HP12 3AQ | 15 Nov 2016 | £192,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Birches Rise HP12 3AQ | 26 Oct 2016 | £172,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 50, Birches Rise HP12 3AQ | 30 Sep 2016 | £205,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Birches Rise HP12 3AQ | 22 Aug 2016 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Schools near Birches Rise
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College 15 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| The Disraeli School 652 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Millbrook Combined School 628 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Oakridge School 452 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Downley School 350 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate Report | 0.9 mi |
| High Wycombe Church of England Combined School 209 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Castlefield School 446 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Hamilton Academy 643 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- High Wycombe station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Saunderton station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min walk
- Marlow station 4.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Desborough Park Road (Opp, West Wycombe Road) 1 min walk
- Desborough Park Road (adj, West Wycombe Road) 1 min walk
- Cotswold Way (o/s 30, Cotswold Way) 2 min walk
- Cotswold Way (o/s 25, Cotswold Way) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Tower House Surgery
169 West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe · 0.1 mi - Riverside Surgery
George Street, High Wycombe · 0.5 mi - Desborough Surgery
65 Desborough Avenue, High Wycombe · 0.6 mi - Chiltern House Med Centre
45-47 Temple End, High Wycombe · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar PFS Spar Platinum Retail-High Wycombe · 0.2 mi
- Lidl Lidl Central High Wycombe High Wycombe · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Downley · 0.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Baker Street High Wycombe · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Pharmazon Homecare · 0.4 mi
- Lansdales Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Downley Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- The Chiltern Dental Centre · 0.3 mi
- Desborough Road (dental Surgery) · 0.5 mi
- Buckinghamshire Priority Dental · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 40.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 47.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 945 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 74.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 6.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,301 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 82% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across Buckinghamshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Birches Rise
Ethnic group
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45% | 80% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 36.3% | 12.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.9% | 3.5% |
Religion
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 35.2% | 47.2% |
| Muslim | 32.8% | 7% |
| No religion | 19.2% | 34.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6% |
| Hindu | 3% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.7% | 83.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 46.3% | 16.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.3% | 41% |
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 13.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.6% | 15.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.9% | 8.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 53.1% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 33.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.9% | 37.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 32.2% | 11.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 16.4% | 36.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.5% | 15% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Buckinghamshire.
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