Downley is a village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England, which was included in Wycombe district before its abolition.

There were also furniture making factories in the village as well as home workshops; a practice which was common in the Chilterns as High Wycombe and surrounding towns were large producers of furniture, in particular chairs from the Industrial Revolution onwards.

The toponym "Downley" is derived from the Old English words dun ("wood") or down ("hill") and lea ("clearing").

The biggest change in its landscape is the excavation of clay, chalk and flint from all over the common, this has left behind pits, called dells, some very large and deep.

During World War II the Army used the common to test and repair Churchill tanks.

Downley is also home to the rare starfruit flower which has been known to grow on Mannings Pond.

The oldest house in the village, Blacksmiths Cottage is situated on the top end of the common, dates from the 12th or 13th century.

The oldest pub in Downley is The Le De (not Lady) Spencers Arms at the very top of the common.

West Wycombe estate still leaves its mark on Downley life, there is a large, regular shoot, mostly held on Saturdays during hunting season.

Both the Dynamos and Albion play home games at Downley Common and share the sports pavilion which is also used by the local cricket team.