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Location in BuckinghamshireAshendon sits where the marker shows within the county.

22,237
Population
5,227
Households
7 / 10
Deprivation decile
Around average
12
Schools nearby
£71,124
Avg. household income
1,546
Businesses
129
People per km²
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About Ashendon

Ashendon is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, within the HP18 postcode area of England. It lies in a rural setting, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The village is situated near the border with Oxfordshire, and its position offers easy access to nearby towns and villages. Ashendon has a modest population and retains a quiet, peaceful atmosphere typical of the English countryside. The area is known for its rolling hills and traditional English landscape, with several farms and woodland areas nearby. The village has a few local amenities, including a church and a small community hall, which serve the needs of residents. Its location makes it a convenient base for exploring the wider region, with good road links to nearby towns such as Aylesbury and Bicester.

School Ratings in Ashendon

Families in Ashendon have access to 12 local schools. Waddesdon Church of England School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Ashendon

Homes sell for an average of £475K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £379K.

Deprivation and Employment in Ashendon

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Ashendon around the national average for deprivation. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Healthcare in Ashendon

There is 1 GP surgery within three miles of Ashendon, the nearest being Waddesdon Surgery (2.9 miles away).

Local Data for Ashendon

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Property Prices 3,540 sales

Average Price £475K
£3K , £42M
Detached £621K 1,147
Semi £379K 1,194
Terraced £352K 726
Flat £220K 321

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

10 Primary
1 Secondary
1 Other
Outstanding 1
Good 6
Requires improvement 1

Ofsted ratings for schools in the HP18 postcode area.

Ashfold School Not applicable 1.6 miles Waddesdon Village Primary School Primary Good 2.7 miles Waddesdon Church of England School Secondary Outstanding 2.7 miles Cuddington and Dinton CofE School Primary Good 2.9 miles Brill Church of England School Primary Good 2.9 miles Long Crendon School Primary 3.3 miles Grendon Underwood School Primary 4.2 miles Quainton Church of England School Primary Good 4.2 miles Haddenham Community Infant School Primary Good 4.3 miles Haddenham Community Junior School Primary 4.3 miles Oakley Church of England Combined School Primary 4.4 miles Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School Primary 4.7 miles

Household Income in Ashendon ONS 2023

The average total household income in Ashendon is approximately £71,124 a year before tax, 29% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £50,508. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Ashendon £71,124
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £50,508.

Businesses in Ashendon ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,546 active businesses based in Ashendon, around 70 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 17 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,546 Total businesses
70 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 90%
Small, 10-49 8%
Medium, 50-249 1%
Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Ashendon IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Ashendon are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
8/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
6/10
Children 0-15 23%
Working age 63%
Older 65+ 14%
5,162 Children (0-15) 23%
13,914 Working Age 63%
3,146 Older (65+) 14%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 10.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Haddenham And Thame Parkway Train Station 4.1 miles
Aylesbury Vale Parkway Train Station 5.4 miles
Aylesbury Train Station 7 miles
Stoke Mandeville Train Station 8.8 miles
Monks Risborough Train Station 8.9 miles
Little Kimble Train Station 8.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Upper Pollicott 0.6 miles Dorton 1.2 miles Lower Pollicott 1.2 miles Wotton Underwood 1.4 miles Westcott 2 miles Nether Winchendon or Lower Winchendon 2.2 miles Lower Winchendon or Nether Winchendon 2.2 miles Chilton 2.2 miles Upper Winchendon 2.5 miles Woodham 2.5 miles Chearsley 2.6 miles Ham Green 2.6 miles

Local Government

District Buckinghamshire
County Oxfordshire
Ward Stone and Waddesdon
Constituency Buckingham
Parish Cuddington
Region South East

Home Ownership in Ashendon

Of the 8,441 households in and around Ashendon, 74% are owned, 13% are socially rented and 13% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 74% Social rented 13% Private rented 13%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Ashendon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashendon

What is the population of Ashendon?
Ashendon has a population of approximately 22,237 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Ashendon?
The average property in and around Ashendon sold for about £474,907, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 36% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Ashendon a deprived area?
Ashendon sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 7 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Ashendon?
Ashendon is covered by the HP18 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Ashendon?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Ashendon, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Ashendon?
The nearest railway station to Ashendon is Haddenham And Thame Parkway Train Station, about 4.1 miles away.

Streets in HP18 30 shown View all streets

A41 5 Abbot Ridge 3 Akeman Road 11 Alderman Drive 1 Alma Street 2 Amber Close 1 Amorosa Gardens 1 Anstey Close 1 Arch Grove 1 Ashendon Road 2 Ashfield Rise 1 Ashmead Street 1 Auralia Close 1 Avalon Street 2 Averdal Drive 1 Aylesbury Road 11 B4011 10 Baker Street 3 Bakery Close 1 Barland Way 1 Barrack Hill 1 Beeley Street 1 Benton Mews 1 Bernard Close 1 Bernards Close 2 Bernewode Close 1 Bernwood Jubilee Way 1 Berwood Jubille Way 1 Bicester Road 9 Bilwell 1

Postcodes in HP18 50 shown View all postcodes

HP18 0AA HP18 0AB HP18 0AD HP18 0AE HP18 0AF HP18 0AG HP18 0AH HP18 0AJ HP18 0AL HP18 0AN HP18 0AP HP18 0AQ HP18 0AR HP18 0AS HP18 0AT HP18 0AU HP18 0AW HP18 0AX HP18 0AY HP18 0AZ HP18 0BA HP18 0BB HP18 0BD HP18 0BE HP18 0BF HP18 0BG HP18 0BH HP18 0BJ HP18 0BL HP18 0BN HP18 0BP HP18 0BQ HP18 0BS HP18 0BT HP18 0BU HP18 0BW HP18 0BX HP18 0BY HP18 0BZ HP18 0DA HP18 0DB HP18 0DD HP18 0DE HP18 0DF HP18 0DG HP18 0DH HP18 0DJ HP18 0DL HP18 0DN HP18 0DP