Desborough Avenue, High Wycombe
House prices, sold prices and local information for HP11 2TW, HP11 2TJ, HP11 2TN.
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At a glance
44 property sales on Desborough Avenue, High Wycombe have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £535,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £445,809. That is 14% above the High Wycombe average of £468,783 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2020; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 57% semi-detached, 30% detached, 9% flat. Recorded sale prices on Desborough Avenue range from £180,000 to £740,000. 92% of homes sold here were freehold and 8% leasehold. Of 256 streets in High Wycombe with at least two sales in the last year, Desborough Avenue ranks 68th for average price.
House prices on Desborough Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all HP11 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 92% freehold and 8% leasehold across 64 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 25 | £445,809 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Detached | 13 | £584,154 | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Flat | 4 | £263,125 | 22 May 2025 |
| Terraced | 2 | £252,500 | 13 Oct 2023 |
Sold prices on Desborough Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 193, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TW | 3 Jul 2026 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 282, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TJ | 5 Jun 2026 | £475,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 205, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TW | 23 Apr 2026 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Unit H, Garland Works, Desborough Avenue HP11 2RN | 16 Jan 2026 | £270,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Unit F, Garland Works, Desborough Avenue HP11 2RN | 12 Dec 2025 | £250,000 | Other | Freehold |
| The Joueids, 241, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TW | 17 Nov 2025 | £670,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 276, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TJ | 4 Sep 2025 | £395,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 133, Desborough Avenue HP11 2SG | 3 Sep 2025 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 284, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TJ | 22 Aug 2025 | £520,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 238, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TN | 1 Aug 2025 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 263, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TL | 1 Aug 2025 | £515,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Avery Court, 211, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TW | 6 Jun 2025 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 134B, Desborough Avenue HP11 2SQ | 22 May 2025 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 319, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TH | 26 Mar 2025 | £685,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 41 - 45, Desborough Avenue HP11 2RS | 20 Mar 2025 | £1,200,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 209, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TW | 7 Mar 2025 | £460,400 | Detached | Freehold |
| 250, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TN | 18 Feb 2025 | £605,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 294, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TJ | 13 Feb 2025 | £690,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 207, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TW | 22 Nov 2024 | £405,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 264, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TJ | 17 Oct 2024 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Garland House, Desborough Avenue HP11 2RN | 8 Oct 2024 | £225,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Unit E, Garland Works, Desborough Avenue HP11 2RN | 8 Oct 2024 | £150,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Unit D, Garlands Works, Desborough Avenue HP11 2RN | 8 Oct 2024 | £150,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 4, Avery Court, 211, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TW | 11 Sep 2024 | £247,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 159, Desborough Avenue HP11 2ST | 22 Aug 2024 | £475,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 252, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TN | 20 Jun 2024 | £435,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 131, Desborough Avenue HP11 2SG | 19 Apr 2024 | £318,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 240, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TN | 12 Feb 2024 | £485,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 179, Desborough Avenue HP11 2ST | 5 Jan 2024 | £515,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 87, Desborough Avenue HP11 2SG | 13 Oct 2023 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 247, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TL | 28 Jun 2023 | £575,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 251, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TL | 26 May 2023 | £620,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 359, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TG | 3 May 2023 | £740,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Domglade Ltd, Desborough Avenue HP11 2RS | 10 Feb 2023 | £625,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 111, Desborough Avenue HP11 2SG | 1 Feb 2023 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 275, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TL | 16 Dec 2022 | £540,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 233, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TW | 15 Dec 2022 | £440,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 120, Desborough Avenue HP11 2SQ | 1 Nov 2022 | £378,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Avery Court, 211, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TW | 13 Oct 2022 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 212, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TN | 12 Oct 2022 | £415,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 214, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TN | 12 Oct 2022 | £415,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 313, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TH | 15 Jul 2022 | £675,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Unit G, Garland Works, Desborough Avenue HP11 2RN | 14 Jun 2022 | £210,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 292, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TJ | 6 Jun 2022 | £620,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 277A, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TL | 14 Mar 2022 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 250, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TN | 23 Feb 2022 | £611,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 275, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TL | 17 Feb 2022 | £520,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Garage 7, Clifton Court, Desborough Avenue | 29 Sep 2021 | £15,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 216, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TN | 24 Sep 2021 | £422,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 274, Desborough Avenue HP11 2TJ | 24 Sep 2021 | £389,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| The Joueids, 241, Desborough Avenue | £563,000 (Jan 2021) → £670,000 (Nov 2025) | +19% over 5 yrs |
| 250, Desborough Avenue | £611,000 (Feb 2022) → £605,000 (Feb 2025) | -1% over 3 yrs |
| 275, Desborough Avenue | £520,000 (Feb 2022) → £540,000 (Dec 2022) | +4% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Desborough Avenue
Crime
407 crimes were reported within about a mile of Desborough Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 154 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 |
| Public order | 36 |
| Shoplifting | 33 |
| Other theft | 31 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 20 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Desborough Avenue is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Wye from West Wycombe down to Bourne End Flood warning area
- River Wye and The Hughenden Stream Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Desborough Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Wycombe Church of England Combined School 209 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Oakridge School 452 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Wycombe High School 1,371 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| John Hampden Grammar School 1,281 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Chiltern Wood School 228 pupils | Community special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Kite Ridge School 10 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Wycombe Abbey 647 pupils | Other independent school Anglican | 10–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Michael's Catholic School 2,414 pupils | All-through Roman Catholic | 3–19 | Report | 0.6 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 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Marlow station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min walk
- Bourne End station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Wendover Arms PH (Opp, Desborough Avenue) 1 min walk
- The Wendover Arms PH (o/s, Desborough Avenue) 2 min walk
- Carver Hill Road (opp, Desborough Avenue) 3 min walk
- Carver Hill Road (adj, Desborough Avenue) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Desborough Surgery
65 Desborough Avenue, High Wycombe · 0.5 mi - Wye Valley Surgery
Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe · 0.5 mi - Riverside Surgery
George Street, High Wycombe · 0.6 mi - Chiltern House Med Centre
45-47 Temple End, High Wycombe · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Central High Wycombe High Wycombe · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Tesco High Wycombe Superstore · 0.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Baker Street High Wycombe · 0.6 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Eden High Wycombe · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Lansdales Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Boots The Chemist · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Valley Dentalcare · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Desborough Road (dental Surgery) · 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 6 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 37.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 53.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 791 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 71.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,357 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 99% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 87% | 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 Desborough Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.9% | 80% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 25.4% | 12.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.8% | 3.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.8% | 1.6% |
Religion
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 43.1% | 47.2% |
| No religion | 27.5% | 34.2% |
| Muslim | 13.2% | 7% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6% |
| Hindu | 4% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.4% | 83.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 41.6% | 16.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 45.2% | 41% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16% | 13.4% |
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.4% | 15.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.2% | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.6% | 53.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.2% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 39.3% | 11.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 35.8% | 37.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.4% | 36.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.4% | 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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