House prices are significantly higher than average, in common with comparable locations in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

This risk came partly from the Education Reform Act 1988 which would introduce a National Curriculum that the school might not have been able to meet.

The village falls within the catchment area of the prestigious and renowned Aylesbury Grammar School.

The nearest main line railway stations are a short distance away at Tring and Berkhamsted from where you can link to all destinations throughout the UK.

The village is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, adjoining Ashridge Forest to the west (where herds of wild deer roam) and close to Whipsnade Zoo to its east flank.

The ancientIcknield Way Path passes through the village on its 110-mile journey from Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire to Knettishall Heath in Suffolk.

The Icknield Way Trail, a multi-user route for walkers, horse riders and off-road cyclists also passes close to the village.

More recently, red kites have been observed in increasing numbers and have become a common sight in the village.