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Area guide · Buckinghamshire

Living in Princes Risborough

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

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At a glance

Princes Risborough is a village in Buckinghamshire, South East with a population of 7,528. The average house price is £582,135 and the overall crime rate is 59.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Princes Risborough ranks

Population

7,528

Avg House Price

£582,135

Crime Rate

59.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

300 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£35,471

Median Age

43.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Princes Risborough's detached homes (£870,257) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£280,474).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Princes Risborough prices have risen 17% over the last 9 years (£496,744 → £582,135).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£870,257£740,00070
Semi-Detached£490,750£470,00053
Terraced£444,194£405,00022
Flat£280,474£253,00040

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Princes Risborough is 59.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Princes Risborough: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools3
Primary2
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Monks Risborough CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Princes Risborough Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Princes Risborough SchoolSecondaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Princes Risborough averages 300 Mbps — 200% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Princes Risborough homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.5
% Rated C or Above65.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,241

Demographics & Economy

Population7,528
Median Age43.4
Median Household Income£35,471
Employment Rate61.6%
Owner Occupied70%
Degree-Level Qualified41%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Princes Risborough?
The average house price in Princes Risborough is £582,135 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Princes Risborough?
The most affordable entry point in Princes Risborough is a flat, with an average price of £280,474.
Is Princes Risborough a safe place to live?
Princes Risborough has a recorded crime rate of 59.2 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 Princes Risborough?
Princes Risborough has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Princes Risborough?
Average broadband download speeds in Princes Risborough are around 300 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.1% of premises.
How big is Princes Risborough?
Princes Risborough is a settlement in Buckinghamshire with a population of approximately 7,528.

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