HP16 postcode: what it's like to live there
The HP16 district covers Prestwood and Great Missenden, Hyde Heath, Longwick. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in HP16
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from HP16 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London Paddington: 84 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in HP16
- Great Missenden CofE Combined School · HP16 0AZ · Good (2022) · Top 23% in England
- Lee Common Church of England School · HP16 9JH · Good (2023)
- Little Kingshill Combined School · HP16 0DZ · Outstanding (2024) · Top 27% in England
- Prestwood Infant School · HP16 9DF · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Prestwood Junior School · HP16 0NR · Not yet inspected · Bottom 48% in England
Secondary schools in HP16
- The Misbourne School · HP16 0BN · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 31% in England
Fee-paying schools in HP16
- Gateway School · HP16 9AA · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in HP16
- Flower Pots Day Nursery · HP16 0HJ · Good (Ofsted)
- Quackers Out Of School Club · HP16 0DZ
- Shepherd Hut Outdoor Day Nursery · HP16 0HH
GP surgeries in HP16
- Prospect House Surgery · HP16 0BG
- The John Hampden Surgery · HP16 9EU
Neighbourhoods in HP16
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of HP16 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Missenden & Prestwood | 74% | £575k | Very low | 11 min |
| Hyde Heath, Bellingdon & Latimer | 18% | £774k | Very low | 21 min |
| Longwick, Kimble & Lacey Green | 4% | £640k | Very low | 17 min |
| Walter's Ash & Hughenden Valley | 3% | £665k | Very low | 13 min |
Questions
Where is the HP16 postcode?
HP16 covers 5 neighbourhoods in Prestwood and Great Missenden, Hyde Heath, Longwick, with 372 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in HP16?
The typical home price across HP16's neighbourhoods is £575k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in HP16?
5 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a HP16 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from HP16?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London Paddington 84 minutes.