The Briars Holmer Green, Buckinghamshire
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (HP15), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 7300759.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £645,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 2, E: 2).
- 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 F; 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 Great Missenden, about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 175 to 176 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 Highfield Surgery, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £645,000 | £645,000 | £645,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £570,000 | £570,000 | £570,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £431,000 | £431,000 | £431,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £317,250 | £282,500 | £352,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £137,950 | £137,950 | £137,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2023 | 7 HP15 6XE | Semi-detached | £645,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2020 | 8 HP15 6XE | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2019 | 1 HP15 6XE | Detached | £570,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2015 | 3 HP15 6XE | Detached | £431,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2013 | 10 HP15 6XE | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2009 | 6 HP15 6XE | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2006 | 10 HP15 6XE | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2005 | 7 HP15 6XE | Semi-detached | £282,500 | |
| 25 May 2005 | 4 HP15 6XE | Detached | £352,000 | |
| 19 Jan 1995 | 10 HP15 6XE | Detached | £137,950 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 100 m². Most common: House, detached (4); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1950-1966 (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 F (35% of about 570 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: no.
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 11 addresses are between 175 m and 176 m above sea level (176 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP15 6XE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HP15 6XH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Great Missenden 399,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| High Wycombe 2.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Amersham 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Pond Holmer Green | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Station Interchange High Wycombe | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 27.2 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Highfield Surgery | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lansdale Pharmacy & Clinic | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | The Hazlemere Dental Practice | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Chiltern Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Wycombe Police Station | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Hazlemere Bucks NatWest | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,610 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,410 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 120 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,250 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Langley's Wood | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Mantle's Wood | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Long Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Cockpit Hole | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Pike Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Penn Bottom | Valley | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmer Green Senior School | Secondary | 11–18 | 290 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holmer Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 300 m | No published inspection |
| Holmer Green First School and Pre-School | Primary | 5–7 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cedar Park School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Little Kingshill Combined School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Widmer End Community Combined School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Oak HP15 6SX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 4 Good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Village Centre Pre-School Nursery HP15 6XG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2010 |
| Quackers Out Of School Clubs HP15 6TD | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| J Walsh Newsagents HP15 6RW | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Holmer Green Baptist Church HP15 6TD | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2014 |
| Holmer Green Junior School HP15 6TD | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2009 |
| The Square (BUCKS) Ltd HP16 6RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Royale Chilli HP15 6RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Holmer Green Youth Club HP15 6SP | Retailers - other | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Innovate IFG at Holmer Green Senior School HP15 6SP | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Holmer Green Kebabs HP15 6RN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Spar Holmer Green HP15 6RN | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| South Hill Fish and Chips HP15 6RN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Penn Street and Holmer Green PCC HP15 6XQ | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2006 |
| Holmer Green Royal British Legion Club HP15 6UR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Common (4); On or near Mead Park (3); On or near Pond Approach (3); On or near New Pond Road (2); On or near Rossetti Place (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 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) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 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
Chilton Close · Polidoris Lane · Weathercock Gardens · Alice Close · Rossetti Place · Hollyberry Grove · Tuckers Drive · Pond Approach · New Pond Road · Rookery Meadow · Cresswell Way · The Common
All the streets in HP15 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.