Whilst the half-hour train commute to London brings young professionals to the area, High Wycombe is also popular with families due to the vast expanses of greenery on all sides, as well as some of the UK\u2019s top independent and grammar schools. High Wycombe also offers more affordable house prices than some neighbouring Chilterns villages like Beaconsfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If that isn\u2019t enough boxes ticked, read on for even more reasons why you should consider a move to High Wycombe.
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Transport Links<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOffering a variety of convenient transport connections, High Wycombe is served by local buses<\/a>, as well as services to nearby hubs Maidenhead, Heathrow Airport and Reading. A Park and Ride<\/a> service is also available from High Wycombe Coachway (junction 4 of the M40 on the A404) to the town centre and railway station.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHigh Wycombe train station sits on the Chiltern Railways<\/a> London Marylebone to Birmingham line. Trains to London are frequent and take as little as 30 minutes and the station has even been voted the best commuter station<\/a> within an hour\u2019s commute from London by the website On Time Trains<\/em>. There is also a 35-minute rail connection to Oxford Parkway.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBy car, High Wycombe is easily reached from London, Oxford and the Midlands via the M40. The M4, M25 M1 and M23 are also within a short drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to leave the car at home, National Express<\/a> operates a range of coach services with stops in High Wycombe. The Oxford to Luton and Stansted airports service departs from High Wycombe bus station with additional services to destinations including London Victoria, Gatwick airport and Glasgow departing from High Wycombe Coachway.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNearest stations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- High Wycombe<\/a><\/li>
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- Saunderton<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Schools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBuckinghamshire is one of the leading local authorities in the UK for school results, with pupils achieving higher than average results. 70% of the 44 schools in High Wycombe received Outstanding or Good ratings from Ofsted<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe area has a selection of highly rated state and independent primary and secondary schools including Bedlow Ridge School, Hughenden Primary School, Stokenchurch Primary School, Highcrest Community School, St Bernard\u2019s Catholic School, Wycombe Abbey, the Royal Grammar School and Stowe School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are 2 well established further education facilities nearby. The first being Bucks New University<\/a>, which is highly rated for student satisfaction<\/a> and has also been voted one of the most affordable UK universities for international students. The second is Amersham & Wycombe College<\/a> which is part of the larger Buckinghamshire College Group and offers over 254 part time & full time courses, apprenticeships and online learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLeisure and amenities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDespite its modest size, High Wycombe offers shoppers a busy high street and 2 shopping centres. The newly built Eden Centre<\/a> boasts over 100 shops including many well-known high-street chains and international brands, as well as restaurants, a gym, multi-screen cinema and bowling alley. There has also been a popular street market<\/a> in the high street since medieval times and you’ll still find farmer’s produce and goods for sale on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhether you are out for lunch, dinner or a cuppa there are many fantastic options to suit everyone\u2019s budget in High Wycombe. Why not check out Trip Advisor<\/a> to find current favourites. Deliveroo<\/a> and Just Eat<\/a> also showcase an abundance of take away options in the town to satisfy all tastes. Or for something a little different, head to High Wycombe\u2019s very own microbrewery. Fisher’s Brewery<\/a> has 6 core beers and a large range of seasonal beers to sample and buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/yopa-production-wordpress-content.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/homeowners-hub\/uploads\/2020\/04\/the-rye-high-wycombe-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThere are also plenty of ways to keep fit and healthy with a selection of gyms and even a (thankfully heated!) Lido with outdoor pools for both adults and children. The impressive High Wycombe Leisure Centre<\/a> also offers swimming, fitness classes, a climbing wall, football, badminton, squash and trampolining. Or if you want to try something totally different, the Leisure Centre also hosts \u2018Rollermania\u2019 with regular family or disco skate sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor history buffs, visit Wycombe Museum<\/a> to learn more about the history of the Wycombe District through hands-on galleries, exhibits and a 1920\u2019s kitchen. Alternatively, Hughenden Manor<\/a> and West Wycombe Park<\/a> are both well worth a trip. Owned by the National Trust, they are excellently preserved and set in acres of landscaped gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSurrounded by the greenery of the Chiltern Hills, you don\u2019t have to travel far to enjoy the 924 acres of parks and open spaces<\/a> close to High Wycombe. Local favourites include Higginson Park, The Rye and Colne Valley Regional Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe very spooky Hellfire Caves<\/a> are also a family favourite less than 3 miles from High Wycombe. Heading nearly 300 feet underground into a former chalk mine you wander through winding passages and small chambers to the banqueting hall, all of which are rumoured to be haunted!<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat\u2019s on?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe Wycombe Swan<\/a> is one of the UK\u2019s leading regional theatres. Presenting a wide range of acts and productions throughout the year, locals can enjoy west end shows, ballet, comedy, live music, drama, musicals and pantomimes right on their doorstep.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHigh Wycombe and surrounding areas also play host to a range of festivals and events throughout the year, from food and drink festivals like the High Wycombe Vegan Market<\/a>, The Gin to my Tonic<\/a> and the Berkshire sausage and cider festival<\/a> to music gigs like FrogFest<\/a> and the (albeit niche!) Ska Punk themed Pick it Up Festival<\/a>. For vintage fiends, the High Wycombe Preloved Vintage Kilo<\/a> is also a must visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Safety and Crime<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nLike any town in the UK, High Wycombe experiences small pockets of crime, particularly in areas like the town centre, but the High Wycombe Business Improvement District (or HWBIDCo<\/a>!) sees members of the local business community working hand in hand with the Thames Valley Police<\/a> to support the community and local businesses and ensure a safer, greener and more vibrant town centre for all. The town has also received a purple flag award<\/a> for its safe and vibrant nightlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe High Wycombe Town Centre Masterplan<\/a> is a partnership project introduced to further regenerate the local area and improve employment, shopping and leisure opportunities.The official Police UK site offers detailed crime and safety statistics in High Wycombe\u2019s three districts of Wycombe East<\/a>, Wycombe South<\/a> and Wycombe West<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThinking of moving to <\/strong>High Wycombe?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
High Wycombe train station sits on the Chiltern Railways<\/a> London Marylebone to Birmingham line. Trains to London are frequent and take as little as 30 minutes and the station has even been voted the best commuter station<\/a> within an hour\u2019s commute from London by the website On Time Trains<\/em>. There is also a 35-minute rail connection to Oxford Parkway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By car, High Wycombe is easily reached from London, Oxford and the Midlands via the M40. The M4, M25 M1 and M23 are also within a short drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to leave the car at home, National Express<\/a> operates a range of coach services with stops in High Wycombe. The Oxford to Luton and Stansted airports service departs from High Wycombe bus station with additional services to destinations including London Victoria, Gatwick airport and Glasgow departing from High Wycombe Coachway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nearest stations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Buckinghamshire is one of the leading local authorities in the UK for school results, with pupils achieving higher than average results. 70% of the 44 schools in High Wycombe received Outstanding or Good ratings from Ofsted<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The area has a selection of highly rated state and independent primary and secondary schools including Bedlow Ridge School, Hughenden Primary School, Stokenchurch Primary School, Highcrest Community School, St Bernard\u2019s Catholic School, Wycombe Abbey, the Royal Grammar School and Stowe School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are 2 well established further education facilities nearby. The first being Bucks New University<\/a>, which is highly rated for student satisfaction<\/a> and has also been voted one of the most affordable UK universities for international students. The second is Amersham & Wycombe College<\/a> which is part of the larger Buckinghamshire College Group and offers over 254 part time & full time courses, apprenticeships and online learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite its modest size, High Wycombe offers shoppers a busy high street and 2 shopping centres. The newly built Eden Centre<\/a> boasts over 100 shops including many well-known high-street chains and international brands, as well as restaurants, a gym, multi-screen cinema and bowling alley. There has also been a popular street market<\/a> in the high street since medieval times and you’ll still find farmer’s produce and goods for sale on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you are out for lunch, dinner or a cuppa there are many fantastic options to suit everyone\u2019s budget in High Wycombe. Why not check out Trip Advisor<\/a> to find current favourites. Deliveroo<\/a> and Just Eat<\/a> also showcase an abundance of take away options in the town to satisfy all tastes. Or for something a little different, head to High Wycombe\u2019s very own microbrewery. Fisher’s Brewery<\/a> has 6 core beers and a large range of seasonal beers to sample and buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are also plenty of ways to keep fit and healthy with a selection of gyms and even a (thankfully heated!) Lido with outdoor pools for both adults and children. The impressive High Wycombe Leisure Centre<\/a> also offers swimming, fitness classes, a climbing wall, football, badminton, squash and trampolining. Or if you want to try something totally different, the Leisure Centre also hosts \u2018Rollermania\u2019 with regular family or disco skate sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For history buffs, visit Wycombe Museum<\/a> to learn more about the history of the Wycombe District through hands-on galleries, exhibits and a 1920\u2019s kitchen. Alternatively, Hughenden Manor<\/a> and West Wycombe Park<\/a> are both well worth a trip. Owned by the National Trust, they are excellently preserved and set in acres of landscaped gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Surrounded by the greenery of the Chiltern Hills, you don\u2019t have to travel far to enjoy the 924 acres of parks and open spaces<\/a> close to High Wycombe. Local favourites include Higginson Park, The Rye and Colne Valley Regional Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The very spooky Hellfire Caves<\/a> are also a family favourite less than 3 miles from High Wycombe. Heading nearly 300 feet underground into a former chalk mine you wander through winding passages and small chambers to the banqueting hall, all of which are rumoured to be haunted!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Wycombe Swan<\/a> is one of the UK\u2019s leading regional theatres. Presenting a wide range of acts and productions throughout the year, locals can enjoy west end shows, ballet, comedy, live music, drama, musicals and pantomimes right on their doorstep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n High Wycombe and surrounding areas also play host to a range of festivals and events throughout the year, from food and drink festivals like the High Wycombe Vegan Market<\/a>, The Gin to my Tonic<\/a> and the Berkshire sausage and cider festival<\/a> to music gigs like FrogFest<\/a> and the (albeit niche!) Ska Punk themed Pick it Up Festival<\/a>. For vintage fiends, the High Wycombe Preloved Vintage Kilo<\/a> is also a must visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like any town in the UK, High Wycombe experiences small pockets of crime, particularly in areas like the town centre, but the High Wycombe Business Improvement District (or HWBIDCo<\/a>!) sees members of the local business community working hand in hand with the Thames Valley Police<\/a> to support the community and local businesses and ensure a safer, greener and more vibrant town centre for all. The town has also received a purple flag award<\/a> for its safe and vibrant nightlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The High Wycombe Town Centre Masterplan<\/a> is a partnership project introduced to further regenerate the local area and improve employment, shopping and leisure opportunities.The official Police UK site offers detailed crime and safety statistics in High Wycombe\u2019s three districts of Wycombe East<\/a>, Wycombe South<\/a> and Wycombe West<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSchools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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