Regularly voted as one of the top places to live in the UK, Beaconsfield is perennially popular with buyers and tenants alike, attracted by an eclectic mix of period charm and the very best in contemporary living.

The town itself is split into old and new – each with its own unique character and appeal.

The average house price has risen by 12.9% since before the coronavirus pandemic – now sitting at  £1.26m. This is one and a half times higher than the average for Buckinghamshire as whole, which stands at £502,644.


Historic old town 

Dating back to the 13th century and characterised by a variety of attractive period properties, the picturesque ‘old town’ has something of a village feel.

Its well-maintained high street – London End – is flanked by former coaching inns and timber clad buildings and there is a fine selection of independent boutique retailers.

A bustling market is held every Tuesday – a firm favourite with locals that sells a selection of fruit and veg, artisan breads and antique trinkets – as well as a farmers market once a month.

There are also plenty of restaurants to whet the appetite, including a Maison Blanc, the award-winning Spice Merchant, Achimi Japanese and Riwaz, owned by twice-Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar and which specialises in Indian cuisine.

The Royal Standard of England pub is a popular haunt for many visitors – believed to be the oldest free house in England, playing host to King Charles I during the English Civil War.


Vibrant new town 

Not to be outshone, three quarters of a mile away you’ll find Beaconsfield ‘new town’ – so called when the railway arrived here in 1906. 

Development has been protected to encourage homes of only the highest quality and there is a great range of shops, including a Marks and Spencer Simply Food, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s to meet every day needs, along with a vibrant café culture and a range of restaurants.

The new town is also home to Bekonscot Model Village, the oldest model village in the world. Opened in 1929, the tiny streets and landscapes are a firm family favourite, with everything from miniature coal mines and castles to animals and aerodromes.

Many people are drawn to Beaconsfield for the ease of commuting from the heart of the new town (from approximately 25 minutes into London Marylebone by train), South Buckinghamshire’s excellent schooling options and the proximity to the Chiltern countryside. With easy access to the M40 and M25, Heathrow and Gatwick airports are also very accessible.

Both old and new towns also benefit from a close-knit community – with a number of sports clubs and a thriving performing arts scene.


From Secret Seven to 007

Beaconsfield’s most famous former resident is arguably children’s author Enid Blyton – creator of The Famous Five, The Secret Seven and more. She wrote many of her most popular books while living in the town from 1938 until her death in 1968.

Home to the National Film and Television School, other claims to fame include multiple turns on the silver screen. Beaconsfield – along with Carnforth in Lancashire – was used as the supposed town centre of Milford in Kent for David Lean’s 1945 classic Brief Encounter, while more recently The Royal Standard of England was featured in police caper Hot Fuzz and Stephen Hawking biopic The Theory of Everything. 

The old town’s Royal Saracens Head also featured in 1965’s Thunderball, while Hall Barn estate was part of 1981 Oscar-winner Chariots of Fire. The town is also a regular for TV series Midsomer Murders and Lewis.


Countryside on your doorstep

The villages surrounding Beaconsfield such as Penn, Hedgerley and Jordans are just as popular with buyers and tenants, while nearby Gerrards Cross offers an excellent range of shops, restaurants and an Everyman cinema.

The Chiltern Hills provide ample opportunities for walks and rides galore, with Beaconsfield’s closest wild spot the Warren Nature Reserve. The River Wye runs along the north-west border of this popular woodland, providing habitat for all manner of wildlife. 

Further afield you can find Wooburn Common and Odds Farm Park, where the whole family can spend a fun-filled afternoon.


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