Longwick, Kimble & Lacey Green
Buckinghamshire 025 · 4 sub-areas · 6,521 residents
Buckinghamshire 025 is a predominantly rural and semi-rural area within Buckinghamshire, home to around 6,500 people. Rents sit at roughly £1,467 a month at the median — notably above the national two-bedroom benchmark — and home ownership dominates, with over three quarters of households owning their property. The area's biggest draw is its calm, settled character; its main trade-off is limited public transport.
Longwick, Kimble & Lacey Green is a mid-density neighbourhood of Buckinghamshire in the South East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Longwick, Kimble & Lacey Green?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,467 a month for a typical home.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Longwick, Kimble & Lacey Green in Buckinghamshire
Living in Longwick, Kimble & Lacey Green
This part of Buckinghamshire feels genuinely rural by South East standards. Over half of working residents — around 53% — work from home, which tells you a lot about who's moved here and why. It's quiet, spread out, and built around cars rather than commuter trains. That suits the majority who've chosen it precisely for that reason.
Rents here aren't cheap. A typical two-bedroom lets for around £1,303 a month, and three-bedroom homes — the dominant type in an area with many families — go for roughly £1,592. Council tax (Band D) adds £2,527 a year on top. The median house price is close to £760,000, which puts buying out of reach for most first-timers: saving a deposit takes over a decade at typical local incomes. This is owner-occupier territory, with nearly 78% of households owning outright or with a mortgage.
The population skews older and settled. Nearly a quarter of residents are aged 50–64, and another 23% are 65 or over — meaning almost half the population is past the typical peak-renting phase. Families with children make up around 23% of households. Degree-level qualifications are common: close to 47% of residents hold one, well above the national average. Ethnic diversity is low, with over 91% of residents born in the UK.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is just over 2.5 km away — roughly a 30-minute walk or a short drive. The public transport commute to London takes around 82 minutes, which rules out daily commuting for most. Greenspace is accessible: the nearest park or open space is around 630 metres away on average, and roughly 41% of the area is within easy walking distance of green space. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the area.
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Frequently asked
- Is Buckinghamshire 025 a nice place to live?
- For the right person, yes. It's quiet, safe, and well-suited to families and older professionals who want space and greenery. The trade-off is high house prices, limited public transport, and relatively few amenities within walking distance. If you work from home — as around 53% of residents do — it works well. If you need easy access to a city by train, it's more of a stretch.
- What is the rent in Buckinghamshire 025?
- A typical one-bedroom property rents for around £1,029 a month; a two-bedroom is around £1,303; and a three-bedroom around £1,592. Rents rose roughly 4.7% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from county-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as a guide rather than a precise figure.
- Is Buckinghamshire 025 safe?
- Yes — the crime rate is around 27 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is well below the UK national average of roughly 80. The area scores in the least-deprived 20% of neighbourhoods nationally, which tends to correlate with lower crime. Most residents are unlikely to have safety concerns.
- What's the commute from Buckinghamshire 025 to London?
- The public transport journey to London takes around 82 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.5 km away — most people drive to it. That's a manageable commute once or twice a week, but tough as a daily routine. It's also worth noting that over half of residents work from home, so for many the commute isn't an issue at all.
- Who lives in Buckinghamshire 025?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers. Nearly half the population is aged 50 or over, and almost 78% own their home. Families with children make up around 23% of households. Nearly 47% of residents hold a degree, and the unemployment claimant rate is low at around 3%. It's a relatively affluent, professionally qualified population.
- What schools are near Buckinghamshire 025?
- There are four schools within typical catchment distance. Around 37% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 6.4 km away. With only four nearby schools the picture can shift quickly — families with strong school preferences should check individual school ratings and transport options to broaden their catchment.