Moat Close Prestwood, Buckinghamshire
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (HP16), about 110 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 7300959.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £925,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 73% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Great Missenden, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 197 to 200 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The John Hampden Surgery, about 310 m away.
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 52% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £925,000 | £925,000 | £925,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £637,500 | £615,000 | £660,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £586,000 | £586,000 | £586,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £157,500 | £157,500 | £157,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2024 | TRESCO HP16 9BX | Detached | £925,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2017 | 4 HP16 9BX | Detached | £660,000 | |
| 10 May 2017 | 1 HP16 9BX | Detached | £615,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2015 | TRESCO HP16 9BX | Detached | £586,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2013 | WHIPPENDELL HP16 9BX | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2002 | 1 HP16 9BX | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 1 HP16 9BX | Detached | £157,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 115 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Whole District excluding the Town of Chesham - Poultry production., Whole District excluding the Town of Chesham - Poultry production..
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, Buckinghamshire.
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 197 m and 200 m above sea level (198 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP16 9BX | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| HP16 9DA | 100% | 73% | 73% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Great Missenden 399,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Saunderton 70,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Wendover 329,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blacksmith Lane Prestwood | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | High Wycombe BusStn | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Link Road car park | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 290 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 31.9 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The John Hampden Surgery | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Prestwood Pharmacy | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest First Floor | 310 m |
| Hospital | Chiltern Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Wendover Police Station | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op Prestwood, Prestwood Cashzone | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.8 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chequers Lane Allotments 9,640 m² | 270 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Missenden Abbey, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Missenden Abbey | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wibner Pond | Lake or reservoir | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Rignall Wood | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Atkins's Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Angling Spring Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Hampden Bottom | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Pike Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestwood Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 350 m | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Prestwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pantry at 51 HP16 9EJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Prestwood Community Fridge HP16 9EG | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Co-op HP16 9EU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 4 Good | 4 Mar 2013 |
| Willow Club (Breakfast & After School Club) HP16 9DF | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Cater Link at Prestwood Infant School HP16 9DF | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Prestwood Junior School HP16 0NR | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Cater Link at Prestwood Junior School HP16 0NR | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Prestwood Pharmacy HP16 9HF | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Chequers Tree PH HP16 9HD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| The Green Man Prestwood HP16 9EB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Stirrett Butchers HP16 0PN | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Pathila Tandoori HP16 0PN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Prestwood Village Store HP16 0PN | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Prestwood Plaice HP16 0PN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Moat Close (2); On or near Moat Drive (1); On or near Rosetree Close (1); On or near High Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 54% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 52% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 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
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
Nearby streets
Pankridge Drive · High Street · Moat Lane · Rosetree Close · Moat Drive · Orchard Lane · Blacksmith Lane · Peter's Close · Lyndon Close · Honor Road · Flint Way · Maybush Gardens
All the streets in HP16 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.