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Area guide · Buckinghamshire

Living in Woburn Sands

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

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At a glance

Woburn Sands is a village in Buckinghamshire, South East with a population of 4,315. The average house price is £530,143 and the overall crime rate is 87.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Woburn Sands ranks

Population

4,315

Avg House Price

£530,143

Crime Rate

87.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

372 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£35,370.3

Median Age

41.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Woburn Sands's detached homes (£782,946) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£274,613).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Woburn Sands prices have risen 44% over the last 9 years (£369,432 → £530,143).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£782,946	£645,000	37
Semi-Detached	£433,688	£435,000	24
Terraced	£411,360	£385,000	25
Flat	£274,613	£215,000	17

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Woburn Sands is 87.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Swallowfield Primary	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Woburn Sands averages 372 Mbps — 272% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Woburn Sands homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 72.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	73.1
% Rated C or Above	72.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,110

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,315
Median Age	41.6
Median Household Income	£35,370.3
Employment Rate	63.1%
Owner Occupied	65.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	36.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Woburn Sands?

The average house price in Woburn Sands is £530,143 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Woburn Sands?

The most affordable entry point in Woburn Sands is a flat, with an average price of £274,613.

Is Woburn Sands a safe place to live?

Woburn Sands has a recorded crime rate of 87.4 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 Woburn Sands?

Woburn Sands has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Woburn Sands?

Average broadband download speeds in Woburn Sands are around 372 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.4% of premises.

How big is Woburn Sands?

Woburn Sands is a settlement in Buckinghamshire with a population of approximately 4,315.

Most compared with

How does Woburn Sands stack up against its neighbours?

Ampthill

Woburn Sands

House price: £717,486 · £530,143
Crime rate: 48.6 · 87.4
Distance: 6.6 mi

Barton-le-Clay

Woburn Sands

House price: £425,505 · £530,143
Crime rate: 48.6 · 87.4
Distance: 10.2 mi

Bedford

Woburn Sands

House price: £432,760 · £530,143
Crime rate: 77.7 · 87.4
Distance: 11.7 mi

Bletchley

Woburn Sands

House price: £321,464 · £530,143
Crime rate: 87.3 · 87.4
Distance: 3.8 mi

Bromham (Bedford)

Woburn Sands

House price: £478,315 · £530,143
Crime rate: 77.6 · 87.4
Distance: 10.3 mi

Buckingham

Woburn Sands

House price: £450,558 · £530,143
Crime rate: 59.2 · 87.4
Distance: 14.2 mi

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