Princes Risborough: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
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Princes Risborough DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Princes Risborough
The Princes Risborough rental market in Buckinghamshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,540 pcm and rents up roughly 6.7% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across HP27.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Princes Risborough.
- StudioHigh
- 1 bedVery high
- 2 bedVery high
- 3 bedVery high
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
17 days
Tenant demand
Very high
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Princes Risborough.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £630 | £7,560 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,200 | £14,400 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,500 | £18,000 |
| 3-bed house | £1,920 | £23,040 |
| 4-bed house | £2,475 | £29,700 |
Featured properties in Princes Risborough
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across HP27.
Buying in Princes Risborough
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£387,000
Price growth (1yr)
+3.8%
Buyer demand
High
Supply
Low
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Princes Risborough face high competition with prices around £387,000 and growth of about 3.8% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Princes Risborough
With an average property price near £387,000 and gross yields around 5.2%, Princes Risborough offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 3.8% in the last year, and very high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8.7/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Pet-friendly rentals
- 2Family homes near schools
- 33 bed houses
- 4Garden flats
Family living & schools in Princes Risborough
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Risborough Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Princes Risborough | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Princes Risborough Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Princes Risborough Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Princes Risborough Community College | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| The Princes Risborough Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.3 mi |
Family facilities
- Princes Risborough Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Princes Risborough
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Princes Risborough Brasserie
2.2 mi from Princes Risborough centre
Spice of Princes Risborough
2 mi from Princes Risborough centre
Bella Cucina
2.4 mi from Princes Risborough centre
The Garden Kitchen
2.2 mi from Princes Risborough centre
Princes Risborough Tandoori
2.3 mi from Princes Risborough centre
Coffee & Co, Princes Risborough
2.2 mi from Princes Risborough centre
Socialising in Princes Risborough
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Princes Risborough
2 mi from Princes Risborough centre
The Railway Tavern
1.6 mi from Princes Risborough centre
Vault Bar
1.8 mi from Princes Risborough centre
Princes Risborough Live Lounge
0.6 mi from Princes Risborough centre
The Riverside Inn
1.3 mi from Princes Risborough centre
Princes Risborough Shopping Centre
2.3 mi from Princes Risborough centre
Things to do in Princes Risborough
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Princes Risborough Sports & Fitness
2.1 mi from Princes Risborough centre
Princes Risborough Cricket Club
1.1 mi from Princes Risborough centre
Parkland Golf Club
1.9 mi from Princes Risborough centre
Princes Risborough Cinema
2 mi from Princes Risborough centre
Riverside Walking Route
1.2 mi from Princes Risborough centre
Princes Risborough Adventure Park
1.8 mi from Princes Risborough centre
Commuting from Princes Risborough
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 40 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 32 min |
| Reading | Train | 26 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 30 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 14 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 16 min |
Local developments in Princes Risborough
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Princes Risborough town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near HP27
Approved
Princes Risborough retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Princes Risborough
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EPC Assessors in Princes Risborough
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
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View property photographersRenting & compliance in Princes Risborough
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Princes Risborough must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Buckinghamshire.
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