Fells Close Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (HP18), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1400611.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2011 the median was £375,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, E: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band G; Band D in Buckinghamshire costs £2,527 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 95% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Haddenham and Thame Parkway, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 102 to 105 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Rycote Group, about 3.6 km (2.2 miles) away.
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 57% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £308,000 | £308,000 | £308,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £146,000 | £146,000 | £146,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2011 | 2 HP18 9AH | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2010 | 4 HP18 9AH | Detached | £308,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2005 | 3 HP18 9AH | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 16 Dec 1998 | 2 HP18 9AH | Semi-detached | £146,000 | |
| 8 Aug 1997 | 1 HP18 9AH | Detached | £95,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 2003-2006 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Buckinghamshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,527 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,684 | £1,965 | £2,246 | £2,527 | £3,088 | £3,650 | £4,211 | £5,053 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (38% of about 560 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Long Crendon (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 19, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 50 AND 52, HIGH STREET, grade II
- THE GOLDEN CROSS, grade II
- TODBURY, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Long Crendon Manor Stables, Thame Road, Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire HP18 9DZ: up to 5 homes, permissioned (310 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP18 9AH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| HP18 9AF | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 102 m and 105 m above sea level (104 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP18 9AF | 100% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
| HP18 9AH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Haddenham and Thame Parkway 889,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Aylesbury Vale Parkway 128,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.2 km (6.9 miles) | |
| Princes Risborough 513,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12 km (7.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chearsley Road Long Crendon | 210 m |
| EV charging points | Shell Recharge Charging Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 44.5 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Rycote Group | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | High Street (Dental Surgery) | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Thame Community Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Waddesdon Police Station | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Haddenham Banks Parade Cashzone | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 330 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1,480 m² | 370 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 940 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Courthouse, a listed building (Grade II*), 340 m north-east. 107 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Courthouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m north-east |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 370 m north-east |
| Warwick Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Notley Abbey: an Augustinian abbey and associated post-Dissolution dovecote | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cop Hill | Hill | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Larch Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Crosse's Covert | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Lenton's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Long Mead Copse | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Home Copse | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Buckinghamshire: see them on the Buckinghamshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Crendon School | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Churchill Arms HP18 9AF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Long Crendon Bowls Club HP18 9AF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Long Crendon Baptist Church HP18 9AF | Other catering premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Caribbean Food Shack HP18 9AF | Other catering premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Village Association & Community Social Club Ltd HP18 9AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Sandys Stay and Play and Soft Play Hire HP18 9AF | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| The Eight Bells HP18 9AL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Renewed Eco Shop HP18 9AA | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2024 |
| D & H Hunt News HP18 9AE | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2020 |
| The Mermaid Fish Bar HP18 9AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Crendon Indian Cuisine HP18 9AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Base Coffee And Kitchen HP18 9DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Long Crendon Manor HP18 9DZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 320 m | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Lovely Bit Of Crumpet HP18 9DZ | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Long Crendon Butchers HP18 9AD | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Jesse'S Lane (4); On or near Fells Close (3); On or near Braddons Furlong (2); On or near Wainwrights (2); On or near Needlemakers (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 59% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 36% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 30% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 57% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings The Eight Bells (pub/bar/nightclub, HP18 9AL) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 28 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Burt's Lane · Burts Lane · Wapping · Jesse's Lane · Braddons Furlong · Needlemakers · Harroell · High Street · Peascroft · Wainwrights · Coltman Avenue · Lacemakers
All the streets in HP18 and across Buckinghamshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.