Area guide · Buckinghamshire

Living in Olney

A snapshot of life in Olney, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Olney is a village in Buckinghamshire, South East with a population of 6,600. The average house price is £688,210 and the overall crime rate is 87.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Olney ranks

Population

6,600

Avg House Price

£688,210

Crime Rate

87.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

433 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,924

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Olney's detached homes (£575,510) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£231,873).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Olney prices have risen 66% over the last 9 years (£413,552 → £688,210).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£575,510	£550,000	65
Semi-Detached	£346,415	£355,000	41
Terraced	£314,211	£305,000	41
Flat	£231,873	£187,750	17

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Olney is 87.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Olney: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Olney Infant Academy	Primary	Outstanding
Olney Middle School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Olney averages 433 Mbps — 333% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Olney homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 79.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	74.8
% Rated C or Above	79.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,006

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,600
Median Age	39
Median Household Income	£34,924
Employment Rate	63.8%
Owner Occupied	54.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	35.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Olney?

The average house price in Olney is £688,210 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Olney?

The most affordable entry point in Olney is a flat, with an average price of £231,873.

Is Olney a safe place to live?

Olney has a recorded crime rate of 87.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Olney?

Olney has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Olney?

Average broadband download speeds in Olney are around 433 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.5% of premises.

How big is Olney?

Olney is a settlement in Buckinghamshire with a population of approximately 6,600.

Most compared with

How does Olney stack up against its neighbours?

Ampthill

Olney

House price: £717,486 · £688,210
Crime rate: 48.6 · 87.1
Distance: 12.6 mi

Bedford

Olney

House price: £432,760 · £688,210
Crime rate: 77.7 · 87.1
Distance: 10.3 mi

Bletchley

Olney

House price: £321,464 · £688,210
Crime rate: 87.3 · 87.1
Distance: 11.0 mi

Brixworth

Olney

House price: £382,570 · £688,210
Crime rate: 97.4 · 87.1
Distance: 14.5 mi

Bromham (Bedford)

Olney

House price: £478,315 · £688,210
Crime rate: 77.6 · 87.1
Distance: 7.3 mi

Bugbrooke

Olney

House price: £331,066 · £688,210
Crime rate: 98.4 · 87.1
Distance: 13.3 mi

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