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Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) vs High Wycombe

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Haddenham (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.

MetricHaddenham (Buckinghamshire)High Wycombe
Total Schools322
Primary316
Secondary06
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorHaddenham (Buckinghamshire)High Wycombe
Population5,60383,541
Median Age43.443.4
Median Household Income£35,471£35,471
Employment Rate61.6%61.6%
Owner Occupied70%70%
Degree-Level Qualified41%41%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and High Wycombe?
Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and High Wycombe are approximately 12.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) or High Wycombe?
High Wycombe is cheaper, with an average house price of £501,701.
Is Haddenham (buckinghamshire) or High Wycombe safer?
High Wycombe has the lower crime rate at 59.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) or High Wycombe?
Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) or High Wycombe?
High Wycombe has faster average broadband at 408.6 Mbps.

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