Hambleden Hambleden, Buckinghamshire
30 addresses across 4 postcodes (RG9), about 520 m (0.3 miles) long. USRN 45503579.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 5, F: 3, G: 1).
- Flood: 23 addresses on its postcodes are 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Henley-On-Thames, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 43 to 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Hart Surgery, about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, detached (3); House, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (8); 1976-1982 (1); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (5); owner-occupied (2).
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 (37% of about 1,150 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Hambleden (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 20.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Former Wycombe Rural District - Poultry Production.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- CHURCH OF ST MARY, grade II*
- HAMBLEDEN MANOR HOUSE, grade II*
- KENRICKS, grade II*
- 143, 144 AND 145, grade II
- 59 AND 60, grade II
- 61-64, grade II
- 76 AND 77, grade II
- 82-84, grade II
- 86 AND 87, grade II
- 88 AND 89, grade II
- COACH HOUSE 40 METRES TO NORTH OF KENRICKS, grade II
- KENRICK MAUSOLEUM, IN CHURCHYARD, grade II
- LYCHGATE TO CHURCHYARD, grade II
- MONUMENT TO LANE FAMILY CIRCA 8 METRES TO SOUTH OF SOUTH TRANSEPT, IN CHURCHYARD, grade II
- NUMBER 78, 79, 80 AND ADJOINING PART OF THE STAG AND HUNTSMAN, grade II
- POST OFFICE, grade II
- STABLE AND DOVECOTE 30 METRES TO NORTH OF KENRICKS, grade II
- THE STORES AND BAKERY, grade II
- THE YARD YARD COTTAGE, grade II
- WATERPUMP 22 METRES TO SOUTH OF LYCHGATE, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 17 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 24 homes the Environment Agency counts, 16 are in areas at high risk, 6 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG9 6RP | zone 2 | 17 / 6 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG9 6RR | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| RG9 6RS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG9 6SG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 30 addresses are between 43 m and 72 m above sea level (52 m on average); the ground rises about 29 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG9 6RP | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| RG9 6RR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| RG9 6RS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| RG9 6SG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Henley-On-Thames 835,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Shiplake 129,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Marlow 361,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Village Centre Hambleden | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Coachway High Wycombe | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 30.5 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Hart Surgery | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Smile Solutions Dental Care | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Townlands Memorial Hospital | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | Marlow Police Station | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.1 ha | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,340 m² | 290 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hambleden Manor House, a listed building (Grade II*), 60 m north-west. 23 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hambleden Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 60 m north-west |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 150 m west |
| Kenricks | Listed building, Grade II* | 160 m south-east |
| Roman villa north of Yewden Lodge | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Roman villa at Mill End | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rickoll's Plantation | Wood | 380 m east |
| Bussett's Plantation | Wood | 430 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Reservoir Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Temple Island | Island | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Henley Reach | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Fawley Bottom | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 30 |
7 of the street's 30 addresses are 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
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stag And Huntsman RG9 6RP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Hambleden Village Stores RG9 6RT | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 52% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- RG9 6RP: 19 addresses of 39 in the postcode
- RG9 6RR: 5 addresses
- RG9 6RS: 5 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- RG9 6SG: 1 address of 2 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hambleden Village · Coombe Terrace
All the streets in RG9 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.