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Desborough Road, High Wycombe

MyStreetCheck free street report: Desborough Road, High Wycombe · 31 October 2026 · www.mystreetcheck.co.uk/high-wycombe-buckinghamshire/desborough-road-wycombe/

House prices, sold prices and local information for HP11 2FP, HP11 2PU, HP11 2RQ.

Average price (last 12 months)
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0 sales
Average price (since 2016)
£216,322
37 sales
Price range
£170k – £290k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
14 Nov 2019
HP11 2FP

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At a glance

House prices£216k averageSince 2016 (few recent sales) CrimeHigher than averageHigher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationAbout averageDecile 4 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Flood riskIn a flood warning areaCheck the GOV.UK long-term risk Nearest station11 min walkHigh Wycombe station Schools1 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles Ultrafast broadband42% of homesNational average 80% Freehold or leasehold83% leaseholdAcross 53 Land Registry sales Conservation areaChecking…Planning designations Green beltChecking…Planning designations Listed buildingsChecking…Within about 200 m Planning applicationsChecking…Within 500 m, last 90 days

37 property sales on Desborough Road, High Wycombe have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 14 Nov 2019. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £215,386. Average sale prices rose from £190,983 in 2016 to £224,686 in 2019 (+18%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 0 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 97% flat, 3% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Desborough Road range from £170,000 to £289,950. 17% of homes sold here were freehold and 83% leasehold.

House prices on Desborough Road compared

HP11 postcode area£384,190
High Wycombe£468,783
England & Wales£358,701

Average sale price over the last 12 months. Desborough Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all HP11 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2016: £190,983 (3 sales)2016£191k2017: £214,625 (2 sales)2017£215k2018: £217,156 (25 sales)2018£217k2019: £224,686 (7 sales)2019£225k

Tenure: 17% freehold and 83% leasehold across 53 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Flat36£215,38614 Nov 2019
Terraced1£250,0004 Sep 2017

Sold prices on Desborough Road

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
40, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 14 Nov 2019£200,000 FlatLeasehold
40, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 27 Sep 2019£206,000 FlatLeasehold
40, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 6 Aug 2019£206,000 FlatLeasehold
38, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 31 Jul 2019£195,000 FlatLeasehold
32, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 17 May 2019£225,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
34, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 11 Apr 2019£289,950 Flat New buildLeasehold
37, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 11 Apr 2019£249,950 Flat New buildLeasehold
122, Desborough Road HP11 2PU 15 Feb 2019£395,000 OtherFreehold
124, Desborough Road HP11 2PU 15 Feb 2019£395,000 OtherFreehold
130, Desborough Road HP11 2PU 8 Feb 2019£630,000 OtherFreehold
15, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 4 Feb 2019£189,950 Flat New buildLeasehold
29, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 31 Jan 2019£180,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
25, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 17 Jan 2019£237,950 Flat New buildLeasehold
9, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 11 Jan 2019£228,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
20, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 20 Dec 2018£178,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
28, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 20 Dec 2018£175,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
11, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 20 Dec 2018£220,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
8, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 20 Dec 2018£180,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
22, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 20 Dec 2018£240,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
7, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 20 Dec 2018£169,995 Flat New buildLeasehold
30, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 18 Dec 2018£235,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
31, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 18 Dec 2018£239,950 Flat New buildLeasehold
12, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 18 Dec 2018£229,950 Flat New buildLeasehold
19, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 17 Dec 2018£189,950 Flat New buildLeasehold
27, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 17 Dec 2018£227,950 Flat New buildLeasehold
33, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 17 Dec 2018£237,950 Flat New buildLeasehold
23, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 17 Dec 2018£225,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
24, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 13 Dec 2018£219,950 Flat New buildLeasehold
10, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 12 Dec 2018£230,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
21, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 10 Dec 2018£237,950 Flat New buildLeasehold
14, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 29 Oct 2018£195,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
2, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 13 Sep 2018£192,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
3, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 7 Sep 2018£185,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
4, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 7 Sep 2018£235,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
6, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 7 Sep 2018£220,000 Flat New buildLeasehold
17, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 17 Aug 2018£224,950 Flat New buildLeasehold
16, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 16 Aug 2018£234,950 Flat New buildLeasehold
5, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 16 Aug 2018£222,950 Flat New buildLeasehold
18, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 16 Aug 2018£222,500 Flat New buildLeasehold
1, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 16 Aug 2018£224,950 Flat New buildLeasehold
13, Castle House, Desborough Road HP11 2FP 16 Aug 2018£229,950 Flat New buildLeasehold
146, Desborough Road HP11 2PU 23 Mar 2018£30,000 OtherLeasehold
Buckingham House, Desborough Road HP11 2PR 13 Mar 2018£10,000 OtherFreehold
201A, Desborough Road HP11 2QL 23 Feb 2018£250,000 FlatFreehold
1A, Needham Court, Desborough Road HP11 2TF 16 Feb 2018£3,395,000 OtherLeasehold
Buckingham House, Desborough Road HP11 2PR 21 Dec 2017£10,000 OtherFreehold
256A, Desborough Road HP11 2QR 4 Sep 2017£250,000 TerracedFreehold
237, Desborough Road HP11 2QW 16 Mar 2017£330,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
Flat 24, Guildmaster Court, Desborough Road HP11 2RQ 31 Jan 2017£179,250 FlatLeasehold
Castle House, 71 - 75, Desborough Road HP11 2PR 20 Jan 2017£3,000,000 OtherFreehold
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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

AddressSalesChange
40, Castle House, Desborough Road £206,000 (Aug 2019) → £200,000 (Nov 2019) -3%
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Crime and flood risk near Desborough Road

Crime

390 crimes were reported within about a mile of Desborough Road in August 2026.

Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):

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Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Violence & sexual offences153
Anti-social behaviour59
Other theft36
Public order36
Shoplifting26
Criminal damage & arson18

Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.

Flood risk

Desborough Road is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:

  • River Thame, Horsenden Stream and Chalgrove Brook Flood alert area
  • River Wye from West Wycombe down to Bourne End Flood warning area
  • River Wye and The Hughenden Stream Flood alert area
  • Hughenden Stream from Hughenden Park to the confluence with The River Wye Flood warning 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 Road

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School 209 pupils Primary Church of England 4–11 Report 0.2 mi
Hamilton Academy 643 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 0.3 mi
Wycombe Abbey 647 pupils Other independent school Anglican 10–19 Report 0.4 mi
Oakridge School 452 pupils Primary 2–11 Good Report 0.5 mi
Aspire 102 pupils Academy alternative provision converter 11–18 Report 0.6 mi
Godstowe Preparatory School 220 pupils Other independent school 2–14 Report 0.7 mi
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School 154 pupils Other independent school 3–18 Report 0.7 mi
Unity College 15 pupils Other independent special school 11–18 Report 0.7 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 0.5 mi · 11 min walk
  • Marlow station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min walk
  • Bourne End station 4.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Bridge Street (opp 44, Bridge Street) 2 min walk
  • Bridge Street (Stop BS, Bridge Street) 2 min walk
  • High Wycombe BusStn (Gate A, Bridge Street) 2 min walk
  • High Wycombe BusStn (Gate B, Bridge Street) 2 min walk

GP surgeries

  • Desborough Surgery
    65 Desborough Avenue, High Wycombe · 0.2 mi
  • Riverside Surgery
    George Street, High Wycombe · 0.3 mi
  • Wye Valley Surgery
    Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe · 0.3 mi
  • Chiltern House Med Centre
    45-47 Temple End, High Wycombe · 0.3 mi

Supermarkets

  • Tesco Tesco High Wycombe Superstore · 0.1 mi
  • Marks and Spencer M&S Eden High Wycombe · 0.1 mi
  • Sainsburys Sainsburys High Wycombe · 0.2 mi
  • Aldi Aldi Baker Street High Wycombe · 0.2 mi

Pharmacies

  • Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
  • Centra Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
  • Boots The Chemist · 0.2 mi

Dentists

  • Valley Dentalcare · 0.2 mi
  • Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
  • Scandic Dental Care · 0.3 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

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This neighbourhood is in decile 4 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.

Income3 of 10
Employment5 of 10
Education and skills4 of 10
Health and disability4 of 10
Crime2 of 10
Access to housing and services3 of 10
Living environment5 of 10

Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned33.4%62.5%
Private rented50.4%20.3%
Social rented16.0%17.1%
Households1,012

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1513.9%17.4%
Aged 15–6478.1%64.1%
Aged 65+7.9%18.6%
Residents2,555

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)99%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)42%80%
Gigabit-capable31%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

HereEng & Wales
4G indoors, all 4 networks82%89%
4G indoors, at least 1 network100%100%
4G outdoors, all 4 networks98%99%
Calls indoors, all 4 networks87%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 Road

Ethnic group

HereBuckinghamshire
White55.1%80%
Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh26.4%12.3%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African9.8%2.6%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups4.9%3.5%
Other ethnic group3.8%1.6%

Religion

HereBuckinghamshire
Christian38.3%47.2%
No religion27.8%34.2%
Muslim19.6%7%
Not answered9.8%6%
Hindu2.4%2.7%
Other religion0.8%0.5%
Buddhist0.7%0.5%
Sikh0.5%1.6%

Country of birth

HereBuckinghamshire
Born in the UK51.3%83.4%
Born outside the UK48.7%16.6%

Highest qualification

HereBuckinghamshire
Level 4 qualifications and above39.4%41%
Level 3 qualifications18.8%15.7%
No qualifications15.4%13.7%
Level 2 qualifications9.1%13.4%
Level 1 and entry level qualifications8.3%8.9%
Apprenticeship5%4.8%
Other qualifications4%2.4%

General health

HereBuckinghamshire
Very good health48%53.1%
Good health36.5%33.2%
Fair health11.7%10.3%
Bad health2.9%2.6%
Very bad health0.8%0.7%

Cars or vans per household

HereBuckinghamshire
1 car or van in household48.2%37.4%
No cars or vans in household35.6%11.5%
2 cars or vans in household12.5%36.1%
3 or more cars or vans in household3.7%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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