Misbourne Drive is in Great Missenden and in Buckinghamshire district. HP16 0BL is located in the Great Missenden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesham and Amersham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Misbourne Drive, Great Missenden, HP16 0BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP16 0BJ, HP16 0BW, HP16 0BX, HP16 0BH, HP16 0BG, HP16 0AR, HP16 0BZ, HP16 0BB, HP16 0BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP16 0BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.9% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.1% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.9% | 28.3% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 44.8% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 13.1% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 7% | 11.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52% | 57.5% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 28.2% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 12.1% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 12.1% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.6% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 47.8% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.7% | 93% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 88.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 88.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 2.4% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Misbourne Drive was 86.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.4% higher than the Great Missenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Misbourne Drive has the 3rd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Great Missenden and the 335th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Misbourne Drive, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-11-02 | £452,206 |
| 15 Misbourne Drive, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2021-09-29 | £460,008 |
| 4 Misbourne Drive, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-08-20 | £475,166 |
| 30 Misbourne Drive, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-06-18 | £504,006 |
| 3 Misbourne Drive, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2020-05-18 | £483,607 |
HP16 0BL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
HP16 0BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Missenden CofE Combined School Church Street , HP16 0AZ | 4out of 4 | 416 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Kingshill Combined School Windsor Lane , Little Kingshill HP16 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwood Junior School Clare Road , Prestwood HP16 0NR | 3out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwood Infant School Moat Lane , Prestwood HP16 9DF | 4out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Missenden Church of England School Little Missenden , HP7 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,483 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Misbourne School Misbourne Drive , HP16 0BN | 3out of 4 | 222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer Green Senior School Parish Piece , Holmer Green HP15 6SP | 3out of 4 | 4,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missenden Abbey Adult Education College , HP16 0BD | - not rated | 269 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway School 1 High Street , HP16 9AA | - not rated | 847 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pipers Corner School Great Kingshill , HP15 6LP | - not rated | 4,793 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kissa | 99 High Street, Great Missenden | 219 yd | |
| Sukhothai | 50 High Street, Great Missenden | 349 yd | |
| The Canny Cafe In The Courtyard | The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, 81 - 83 High Street | 363 yd | |
| Compass Services UK Ltd T/A Dee Dee's Family Cafe | The Range Store | 366 yd | |
| Fan Fan | 73 High Street, Great Missenden | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Ale House | 94 High Street, Great Missenden | 262 yd | |
| The Cross Keys | High Street, Great Missenden | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Missenden Fish \& Mangal | 15 Station Approach, Great Missenden | 636 yd | |
| The Pantry | Great Missenden Railway Station, Station Approach | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 12 - 16 Station Approach, Great Missenden | 640 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Misbourne School MISBOURNE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 143 yd |
| Great Missenden Ce Combined School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 405 yd |
| Buryfield Recreation Ground Link Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 571 yd |
| Gateway School HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 945 yd |
| Great Missenden Lawn Tennis Club LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 986 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.