Rivers Edge High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (HP11), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45501742.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 5, E: 4).
- 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 C; Band D in Buckinghamshire costs £2,527 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is High Wycombe, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kingswood Surgery, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 810 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
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 57 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); Maisonette, mid-terrace (2); Maisonette, end-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (6); 1991-1995 (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (56% of about 1,240 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): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 148 Kingsmead Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1JB: up to 6 homes, permissioned (190 m)
- 171 & 173 Kingsmead Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 1JB: up to 6 homes, permissioned (210 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
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 addresses are about 54 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP11 1HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HP11 1XA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | High Wycombe 2.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Bourne End 255,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Beaconsfield 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rugby Club Wycombe Marsh | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Station Interchange High Wycombe | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Duke Street Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 23.8 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Kingswood Surgery | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ryemead Pharmacy | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Mill House (Dental Surgery) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Wycombe Hospital | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Wycombe Police Station | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,200 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,050 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,140 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wycombe Abbey, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wycombe Abbey | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barrowcroft Wood | Wood | 520 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Fennell's Wood | Wood | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Keep Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Wash Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Penn Bottom | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
| Cock Marsh | Wetland | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are 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 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loudwater Combined School | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beechview Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Carrington Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Carrington Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Highcrest Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bowerdean Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Wycombe Rugby Union Football Club HP11 1JB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| The General Havelock HP11 1HZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Shell UK Ltd HP11 1HA | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2016 |
| King George V HP11 1HE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Wakefield Local Store HP13 7DJ | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Southern Fried Chicken HP13 7DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Southern Fried Chicken HP13 7DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Premier Food Fare HP11 1RX | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Little Workshop Day Nursery HP11 1RX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Aldi HP13 7EQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Ohaana HP11 1RS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fennels Road (10); On or near Kingsmead Road (9); On or near Spring Lane (8); On or near Drakes Close (5); On or near Rivers Edge (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 72% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 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) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 5 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 Southern Fried Chicken (takeaway/sandwich shop, HP13 7DJ) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Kingsmead Road · Drakes Close · Fennels Road · Rugby Rise · London Road · Old Coach Drive · Kings Road · King's Road · Grapevine Close · Bridge Bank Close · Beech Close · Bridge Bank Close
All the streets in HP11 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.