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TEMPLE GATE, TEMPLE END, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HP13 5DY

1 beds 1 baths 45 m² Listed 27 May 2025 (-419d)

£150,000

Reduced on 8 Jul 2025

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (79 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

45 m²

Council tax band

B

Last sold

£150,000 Jan 2026

Local average

£812,500 (-81.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (13,520 of 33,755)

Street crime

383 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Top floor apartment
  • High vaulted ceilings
  • Walking distance to train station/town centre
  • Communal gardens
  • No onward chain
  • Large lounge
  • Residence permit parking
  • One double bedroom
  • Gas central heating
  • Double glazing throughout

Additional details

Parking
Yes

Description

A well-presented one-bedroom top-floor apartment found in High Wycombe town centre which would make an ideal investment or first-time purchase.

The property offers modern open-plan living space and the accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hall, a large double bedroom, three piece bathroom suite, kitchen and an open-plan living/dining room. The property benefits from double glazing and gas central heating. The development offers unallocated residential parking, a communal entrance hallway with a security entry phone system and communal gardens.

Temple Gate can be found within High Wycombe town centre itself providing ideal access to amenities including the Eden shopping and leisure precinct, numerous restaurants, theatre, library and parkland. High Wycombe train station can be found within a short walk and further to the south Junction 4 of the M40 Motorway provides access to London and Oxford. An internal inspection is highly recommended.

Leasehold Notes
There are 80 Years remaining on the lease. The annual charge ground rent is £75.00 and the service charge is £600.00 per annum.

Council Tax band B. EPC band C.

Lease, ground rent and maintenance details have been provided by the seller, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, as we may not have seen a copy of the original lease. Should you proceed with the purchase of this property, lease details must be verified by your solicitor.

Agents Note
We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying. We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider. The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of JNP Estate Agents Ltd.

AML Disclaimer
Please note it is a legal requirement that we require verified ID from purchasers before instructing a sale. Please also note we shall require proof of funds before we instruct the sale, together with your instructed solicitors.


IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum of six months, with the exception of short term accommodation. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
BUYERS INFORMATION

To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers and ID. There is a nominal charge of £80 inc VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to advertise a property or issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.
REFERRAL FEES

We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying. We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider. The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of JNP.

JHW240076/1

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High Wycombe

AIG (KH) LTD - LSL Franchise

Reference: 162487685

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 26/01/2026 (5 months ago) £150,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
10A PRIORY ROAD, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP13 6SG £830,000 27/03/2025 Other
32 - 33 OXFORD STREET, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP11 2DJ £750,000 05/10/2022 Other
A B C REMOVALS CENTRAL PARK BUSINESS CENTRE, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP13 5HG £2,040,000 09/09/2022 Other
Same street TEMPLE GATE 9 TEMPLE END, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP13 5DY £180,000 21/01/2022 Flat
BELMONT HOUSE, 9 - 11 FLAT 5 & 9-12 PRIORY AVENUE, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP13 6SQ £46,000 18/01/2022 Other
120 - 123 OXFORD ROAD, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP11 2DN £180,000 20/12/2021 Other
6 OXFORD STREET, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP11 2DG £720,000 03/11/2021 Other
TEMPUS COURT 13 BELLFIELD ROAD, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP13 5HA £155,000 28/09/2021 Other
Same street TEMPLE GATE 12 TEMPLE END, HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP13 5DY £160,000 08/09/2021 Flat

Street average: £170,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £674,429 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 622.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Buckinghamshire. Series: All dwelling types. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 0.3%
5y (index) 13.3%
10y (index) 23.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Buckinghamshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,329/mo
Realistic £1,477/mo
Optimistic £1,625/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Buckinghamshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chilterns: £848/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

45 Temple End

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Morrisons 0.1 miles
Shop Unknown 0.1 miles
Shop Shop Jollof 0.1 miles
Bus stop Oxford Street 0.2 miles
University Buckinghamshire New University (Wycombe Campus) 0.4 miles
Train station High Wycombe 0.4 miles
Train station Bourne End 4.3 miles
University National Film and Television School 5.3 miles
Hospital The Paddocks Hospital 7.3 miles
Hospital Wexham Park Hospital 10.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 152
Shoplifting 54
Criminal damage and arson 32
Anti-social behaviour 30
Public order 30
Other theft 28
Drugs 19
Other crime 13
Vehicle crime 11
Burglary 6
Possession of weapons 3
Robbery 3
Theft from the person 2
Total incidents 383

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Hamilton Academy Primary 0.1 miles Good — 25 Nov 2018
Godstowe Preparatory School Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
Aspire Other 0.4 miles Outstanding — 17 Sep 2014
Buckinghamshire New University Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 14 Nov 2017

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
Studio Flat, Hughenden Road, HP13 £995/mo 1 0.42 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £995/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.66%
Max investor price (0.8%) £124,375
Target investor price (1%) £99,500
Gross yield 8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 12.6×
Monthly cashflow £280/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 7.7%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).