Ilmer Ilmer, Buckinghamshire
16 addresses across 6 postcodes (HP17,HP27,OX9), about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) long. USRN 45501946.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £1,000,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 2 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% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Haddenham and Thame Parkway, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 72 to 77 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Rycote Group, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away.
- People: About 1,520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £510,000 | £510,000 | £510,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £940,000 | £940,000 | £940,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £740,000 | £740,000 | £740,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £910,000 | £910,000 | £910,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £721,000 | £721,000 | £721,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £900,000 | £900,000 | £900,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £850,000 | £850,000 | £850,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £790,000 | £790,000 | £790,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £652,200 | £630,000 | £674,400 |
| 2004 | 2 | £618,750 | £587,500 | £650,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £770,000 | £770,000 | £770,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2021 | OWL BARN, UPPER MANOR FARM HP27 9RA | Other | £937,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Mar 2021 | CHURCH VIEW BARN HP27 9RA | Semi-detached | £1,000,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2020 | SEPTEMBER COTTAGE HP27 9RA | Semi-detached | £510,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2018 | SWALLOW BARN, UPPER MANOR FARM HP27 9RA | Terraced | £940,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2017 | THE OLD STABLES, UPPER MANOR FARM HP27 9RA | Terraced | £740,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2016 | THE OLD VICARAGE HP27 9RA | Detached | £910,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2013 | MANOR BARN HP27 9RA | Semi-detached | £721,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2010 | OLD ORCHARD HP27 9RA | Detached | £900,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Sep 2010 | OLD ORCHARD HP27 9RA | Detached | £900,000 | |
| 16 May 2008 | THE BRIDLES, UPPER MANOR FARM HP27 9RA | Detached | £850,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2007 | FIELD VIEW BARN HP27 9RA | Detached | £790,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2005 | CHURCH VIEW BARN HP27 9RA | Semi-detached | £674,400 | |
| 31 May 2005 | FIELD VIEW BARN HP27 9RA | Detached | £630,000 | New build. |
| 16 Apr 2004 | ORCHARD BARN HP27 9RA | Detached | £650,000 | New build. |
| 20 Feb 2004 | CHURCH VIEW BARN HP27 9RA | Semi-detached | £587,500 | |
| 20 Jun 2002 | MANOR BARN HP27 9RA | Terraced | £770,000 | |
| 6 Oct 1995 | OLD ORCHARD HP27 9RA | Detached | £158,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band G (24% of about 3,530 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Ilmer (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OX9 3QU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| HP27 9PN | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| HP27 9RB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HP17 8NB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HP27 9RA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HP27 9RE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 72 m and 77 m above sea level (73 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP17 8NB | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| HP27 9PN | 85% | 85% | 85% | 0% |
| HP27 9RA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| HP27 9RB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| HP27 9RE | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| OX9 3QU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Haddenham and Thame Parkway 889,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Princes Risborough 513,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Monks Risborough 21,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| EV charging points | Shell Recharge Charging Station | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 40.1 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Rycote Group | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Chinnor Pharmacy | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Haddenham Dental Centre | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Thame Community Hospital | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police Station | 10.7 km (6.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | The Green 5,930 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,000 m² | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.0 ha | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,770 m² | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parkhill Covert | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Grovehill Covert | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Foxhill Covert | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Down Covert | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Banks Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north |
| Wain Hill | Hill | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 16 | 16 |
None of the street's 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (thames-valley).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 42% | 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) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 4 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 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
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
- OX9 3QU: 6 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- HP27 9PN: 4 addresses of 68 in the postcode
- HP27 9RB: 3 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- HP17 8NB: 1 address of 17 in the postcode
- HP27 9RA: 1 address of 32 in the postcode
- HP27 9RE: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
All the streets in HP17, HP27, OX9 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.