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Source: Calnea Analytics Limited Council Tax Band Chiltern District South Bucks District Local School Listings: Flackwell Heath Flackwell Heath began as four villages which probably came about as a result of people crossing the Chilterns’ spur from one valley to the other. Over the years, particularly since the Second World War, there has been a significant in filling between the villages and the whole area is now known by the one name of Flackwell Heath. This has resulted in a wide mix property styles, from a few original period houses to modern executive housing. The original villagers were predominantly farm labourers but in the late 19th century this changed to a more industrial basis with the emergence of furniture workers for High Wycombe’s furniture industry. The village was well known for its cherry orchards, “a place of annual resort and festivity during the cherry season” with visitors coming from as far as London for the event. As well as two primary schools, local amenities include a range of local shops, banks, restaurants, pubs and a post office. ‘Flackle Fryers’ recently won an award for the best chip shop in the country. There are also 2 Indian takeaways and a Chinese takeaway. Nearby High Wycombe has the newly built Eden centre as a major attraction to the more serious shopper. For secondary schooling it is in the catchment area of excellent grammar Schools, such as John Hampden Grammar School for boys and Wycombe High School for girls, which are both situated 3 miles from the centre of the village. The village has a community centre, recreation ground and various sports clubs, plus a very well regarded golf course. Fennels Wood, which runs alongside a large part of Flackwell Heath and consists mainly of beech is a popular walking area and features an area where people ride their bicycles know locally as ‘The Dells’. The nearby junction 3 of the M40 motorway gives good access to the M40 and M25 and the local railway stations in Beaconsfield and High Wycombe offer a regular fast service to London.
Source: Calnea Analytics Limited Council Tax Band Wycombe District Local School Listings: Seer Green The village name “Seer” is French in origin, and means “dry or arid place”. Local legend has it that the “Seer” refers to King Arthur visiting the area and locals consulting his “seer”. The village is home to a primary Church of England school. The Scouts of the village are well known in the area for being placed well in annual competitions and for providing leisure activities for young children and teenagers. The Village is also home to Seer Green Untied, they are a team who (at the moment) have an U7s, U8s and U13s. Despite its size it shares its own railway station with neighbouring village Jordans on the Chiltern Line between Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross. The station was originally called Beaconsfield Golf Club railway station, the golf club being situated next door, but the name was changed to reflect its position between the two villages. Until the early part of the 20th Century the population were mainly agricultural workers and the village was renowned for its cherry orchards. The remnants of some of these orchards remain and the annual “Cherry Pie Fair” involves a fancy dress parade and a procession through the village. Jordans Jordans has its own primary school catering for up to Year 2. The village also has a youth club and tennis club. The village doesn’t have a local pub, but maintains a very strong community spirit, with village activities including an annual fete, a sports day and a village supper. Jordans has village store which features a visiting Post Office. The shop is partly funded by a voluntary Shop Amenity Charge of £5 or £10 per month.
Source: Calnea Analytics Limited Council Tax Band Chiltern District Local School Listings: Penn and Penn Street The village name measn hill as it stands on a particular outcrop of the Chiltern Hills, and from the tower of the Church in the village it is said you can see eight other counties. Segraves Manor, the principal manor in Penn, historically belonged to the Penn family. William Penn after whom Pennsylvania is named believed himself to be a descendant of this family. The village of Penn Street lies about a mile from the main village, and refers to the road that leads to Penn from nearby Amersham. Penn Street remains home to Earl Howe and his family’s long historic influence on the village is evident all around Penn Street church. Penn Street features a large village green, where cricket is played in summer. Locals highly rate The Squirrel, a family pub with a garden facing directly on to the green. The villages are in a beautiful part of the Chiltern Hills, and are very popular with London commuters due to its proximity to road (M40) and rail (Chiltern railways at Beaconsfield and London Underground at Amersham) links into the city. Brad Pitt and his current partner, Angelina Jolie, reportedly own a house in Penn.
Source: Calnea Analytics Limited Local School Listings: Council Tax Band Chiltern District Wycombe Bourne End The name refers to the ‘end of the river’ due to the River Wye ending here. The then hamlet appears on Morden’s 1722 map of Buckinghamshire as “Born end”. Four local mills were the predominant employers of the area, along with local farms and wharfs on the Thames. The village has continued as an employment centre, the numerous mills being replaced with housing, office and industrial estates. In the 1920s Bourne End became home for two distinguished writers; Enid Blyton, a children’s writer, and Edgar Wallace, a popular author and dramatist. The late 1940s saw extensive development in Bourne End and the 1960s saw the building of a community centre and library after some years of local campaigning. Bourne End lies between the M4 and M40 motorways, and retains its railway station on the Maidenhead to Marlow branch line. Because of its close proximity to London, it has become a popular place for commuters to live. Bourne End remains a distinct village, although its continued growth has nearly extended to High Wycombe. However surrounding undeveloped land is now mostly protected, as it has been specified as Green Belt, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, or a combination of the three. Bourne End prides itself on its community spirit and village atmosphere. There is a Community Centre in the centre of the village, with a large hall and a bar is considered by many to be central to the village community spirit and all kinds of activity. Bourne End has one primary school and one secondary school, Wye Valley School, which was one of the first establishments to receive specialist Sports College status. Two GP practices and a dentist offer healthcare to the villagers. The village has two recreation grounds plus open space along the riverside at the new marina. The long-established Upper Thames Sailing Club hosts a week-long regatta every year in June. Bourne End also benefits from a selection of excellent restaurants, particularly those specialising in Indian cuisine. There are also six of pubs to choose between.
Source: Calnea Analytics Limited Local School Listings: Council Tax Band Wycombe District Farnham Common The location is fairly rural on the edge of extensive heathland, bounded on the north-west by the famed beauty spot of Burnham Beeches. In addition to a good variety of restaurants, cafes and pubs Farnham Common has its own shopping centre with small supermarket, public library, village and church halls and a church built in 1907 in the Gothic Revival style. There are both primary and middle schools locally, while secondary level is served through the excellent Beaconsfield schools.
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