High Wycombe, town and urban area (from 2011 built-up area), Wycombe district, administrative and historic county of Buckinghamshire, southeastern England. It lies along the River Wye, at the edge of the Chiltern Hills and on the fringe of the London metropolitan area.

Is High Wycombe a countryside?

If you need a little peace and quiet after your shopping trip, head out to the beautiful, serene Chilterns Countryside surrounds High Wycombe on all sides. Situated towards the south of Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe makes an ideal day trip for tourists staying in London.

Is High Wycombe a village?

There has been a village at West Wycombe for at least 1,000 years and many of the cottages date back to the 16th and 17th centuries. In the late 16th century, when timber-framed houses were built in the village, the wood came from the nearby Chiltern woods.

Is High Wycombe urban or rural?

The High Wycombe Urban Area is defined by the Office for National Statistics as a conurbation is southern Buckinghamshire. It had a population of 133,204 at the 2011 census. The area had a population of 118,229 at the 2001 census. The largest population centre is High Wycombe itself at 120,000.

What kind of area is High Wycombe?

Also known as Wycombe, its the second largest urban centre in the affluent Buckinghamshire region, coming in just behind Milton Keynes with 125,000 residents.

Is High Wycombe a nice place to live?

So is High Wycombe a good place to live? Absolutely yes! Not only does High Wycombe have some great, diverse and rich history, it has fantastic transport links to London, acres of green space around and inside the town, some of the best schools in the entire UK and great shopping districts.

Is High Wycombe in Oyster zone?

The short answer is no - apart from the areas with London Underground stations. If you have an Oyster Card and youre trying to get to London, you wont be able to use it in Milton Keynes, High Wycombeor Beaconsfield because the journey falls outside of the Transport for London (TFL) travel zones.

Is High Wycombe A Nice Place to Live 2020?

So is High Wycombe a good place to live? Absolutely yes! Not only does High Wycombe have some great, diverse and rich history, it has fantastic transport links to London, acres of green space around and inside the town, some of the best schools in the entire UK and great shopping districts.

Can you use Oyster in Amersham?

You can use your Oyster Travelcard on our services between Amersham and London Marylebone and between West Ruislip and London Marylebone inclusive (and all intermediate stations) provided it is valid for the zones you wish to travel in/between. Oyster Cards can also be used on a pay-as-you-go basis.

Can I use my Oyster card to Milton Keynes?

Oyster isnt accepted for the journey from London to Milton Keynes (which is well beyond the TfL zones); youll need to book a separate ticket from London Euston to Milton Keynes Central.

Can you use Oyster card at High Wycombe?

The short answer is no - apart from the areas with London Underground stations. If you have an Oyster Card and youre trying to get to London, you wont be able to use it in Milton Keynes, High Wycombeor Beaconsfield because the journey falls outside of the Transport for London (TFL) travel zones.

Is Milton Keynes expensive to live?

Living Costs The cost of living is very high in Milton Keynes. An average weekly grocery shop costs £63 here, which is higher even than in central London. For motorists, car insurance is expensive at £556.40 and petrol is above average at 118p, though not among the most expensive in the UK.

Are houses expensive in Milton Keynes?

Properties in Milton Keynes had an overall average price of £332,467 over the last year. Overall, sold prices in Milton Keynes over the last year were 8% up on the previous year and 9% up on the 2018 peak of £305,146.