Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) vs High Wycombe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in High Wycombe is about 2% cheaper on average. High Wycombe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
£511,213
High Wycombe
£501,701
Crime Rate
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
59.3
High Wycombe
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
100.0%
High Wycombe
81.2%
Avg Download Speed
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
374.9
High Wycombe
408.6
EPC Rating
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
70.5
High Wycombe
70.5
Median Income
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
£35,471
High Wycombe
£35,471
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in High Wycombe is £501,701, which is 2% less than Haddenham (buckinghamshire) at £511,213. The most affordable entry point in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) is a flat at £269,889, while in High Wycombe it is a flat at £238,035.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) (£269,889 vs £238,035).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, High Wycombe prices grew faster — 31% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 59.2 offences per 1,000 people, High Wycombe is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Haddenham (buckinghamshire)'s 59.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) is violent-crime, while in High Wycombe it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastHaddenham (buckinghamshire) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 81.2% in High Wycombe. Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has 3 schools in total, while High Wycombe has 22.
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
High Wycombe School Inspection Breakdown
81.2% of 22 schools (16 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) | High Wycombe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 22 |
| Primary | 3 | 16 |
| Secondary | 0 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
High Wycombe offers faster average downloads at 408.6 Mbps, compared to 374.9 Mbps in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.3% of premises in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and 99.3% in High Wycombe. Gigabit availability stands at 71.5% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and 73.2% in High Wycombe.
High Wycombe is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (409 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in High Wycombe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and £1,241 in High Wycombe. 65.8% of homes in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in High Wycombe.
Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and £35,471 in High Wycombe. The median age is 43.4 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and 43.4 in High Wycombe. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and 61.6% in High Wycombe. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) versus 70% in High Wycombe.
| Indicator | Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) | High Wycombe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,603 | 83,541 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £35,471 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 41% |
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