Welcome to West Wycombe
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
West Wycombe is a small village famed for its manor houses and its hills. It is three miles west of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. The historic village is largely a National Trust property and receives a large annual influx of tourists – being the site of West Wycombe Park, West Wycombe Caves and the Mausoleum on top of West Wycombe Hill. The Mausoleum and Golden Ball above West Wycombe village are impressive local landmarks, visually dominating the village and local landscape for miles surrounding. West Wycombe Park, Caves, Mausoleum and St Lawrence's Church were all constructed in the mid-18th century by Sir Francis Dashwood, founder of the Dilettanti Society and co-founder of the notorious Hellfire Club.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
530 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
1,349 (2021) |
Density |
254 people/km2 |
Mean age |
37.7 |
Ward |
West Wycombe |
District |
Wycombe |
Postcodes |
HP12, HP14 |
ONS ID |
E04001617 |
Council
Contact details for West Wycombe Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in West Wycombe Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within West Wycombe Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for West Wycombe Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in West Wycombe Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for West Wycombe Parish.
Local News
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What does High Wycombe's latest McDonald's looks like?
Published: 24th Apr 2024
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Kings of Leon pay tribute to closing-down High Wycombe pub
Published: 22nd Dec 2023