When did The Laurels, Ridge Way, HP13 5BE last change hands?

The Laurels, Ridge Way, HP13 5BE last sold for £395,000 in February 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £157,500 in October 1995, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for The Laurels, Ridge Way, HP13 5BE?

Across 2 sales between October 1995 and February 2003, The Laurels, Ridge Way, HP13 5BE rose from £157,500 to £395,000, a change of £237,500. That works out to roughly +13.2% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for The Laurels, Ridge Way, HP13 5BE?

The Laurels, Ridge Way, HP13 5BE has 2 approved extension applications on file including part-single-part-two-storey extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is The Laurels, Ridge Way, HP13 5BE?

The Laurels, Ridge Way, HP13 5BE is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is The Laurels, Ridge Way, HP13 5BE located?

The Laurels, Ridge Way, HP13 5BE sits in High Wycombe. It falls within the HP13 postcode district.

How safe is the area around The Laurels, Ridge Way, HP13 5BE?

Police records around The Laurels, Ridge Way, HP13 5BE show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve The Laurels, Ridge Way, HP13 5BE?

The closest primary school to The Laurels, Ridge Way, HP13 5BE is Highworth Combined School and Nursery (1.0km), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (146m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to The Laurels, Ridge Way, HP13 5BE?

The closest bus stop to The Laurels, Ridge Way, HP13 5BE is Ridge Way, 175m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Laurels, Ridge Way, High Wycombe, HP13 5BE

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Council tax

Band G

Overview

About The Laurels

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The Laurels is a property in High Wycombe (HP13 5BE). It has council tax band G.

It hasn't traded since February 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.2% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Laurels, Ridge Way, High Wycombe, HP13 5BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at The Laurels, Ridge Way, High Wycombe, HP13 5BE

2decisions2extensions12documents11nearby

Mar 2011
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Householder application for raising of roof, roof extensions and alterations, construction of two storey front and rear extensions and associated external and internal alterations
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6 docs on file
Reference
11/05072/FUL
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ExtensionJan 2014Decision

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Price

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The Laurels has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Last sold (2003)

£395,000

Growth on file: 13.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

28 February 2003Most recent
£395,000
+150.8%over 7 years
5 October 1995
£157,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP13 5BE: £245,000 (2025–2023).

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Area

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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

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Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ridge Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe. 26 schools nearby.

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48.5dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for HP13 5BE

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