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Living in Prestwood and Great Missenden

Prestwood and Great Missenden had 7,595 residents in March 2021 and is a city in the United Kingdom. Annual PM2.5 was 6.81 µg/m³ in 2025. The city covered 3.4 km² in December 2022. Population density was 2,266.4 people per km² in 2021. Gigabit broadband availability was 85.2%. The employment rate was 58.2% in March 2021. Owner occupation accounted for 76.4% of homes in March 2021.

Lower unemployment than 87% of United Kingdom cities that publish it and dirtier air than 64% of United Kingdom cities that publish it.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Prestwood and Great Missenden?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent figure is published for Prestwood and Great Missenden. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Prestwood and Great Missenden recurring monthly costs, € per month€2039Private kindergarten€319Utilities, 85 m² flat€39Internet, 60 Mbps€16Mobile plan, 10 GB€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited38.58 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Prestwood and Great Missenden (Wayback Machine capture 20260315105838)12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly2,039 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Prestwood and Great Missenden (Wayback Machine capture 20260315105838)12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB15.81 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Prestwood and Great Missenden (Wayback Machine capture 20260315105838)12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home318.6 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Prestwood and Great Missenden (Wayback Machine capture 20260315105838)12Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Dwellings3,235 count21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley4Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Prestwood and Great Missenden?

The unemployment rate is 2.7 % (2025-2026). Source: www.nomisweb.co.uk10

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Prestwood and Great Missenden is 2.7%. Of 384 cities with data, 230 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band9 cities: 0% to under 2%90–2230 cities: 2% to under 4%2302–4Prestwood and Great Missenden 2.7%107 cities: 4% to under 6%1074–630 cities: 6% to under 8%306–84 cities: 8% to under 10%48–103 cities: 10% to under 12%310–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability85.23 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk13Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Employment rate58.25 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Superfast broadband availability98.58 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk13Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,135 EUR/month31 Dec 2024www.ons.gov.uk11Official
Unemployment rate2.7 %country median 3.5%31 Dec 2025www.nomisweb.co.uk10Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Prestwood and Great Missenden. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

Department for Work and Pensions

Job SearchUnemployment Claim

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Prestwood and Great Missenden. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Schools6 count7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract2Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPrestwood and Great Missenden highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Prestwood and Great Missenden highlighted14,267Manchester13,099Bristol12,409Liverpool11,700Bradford11,462Leeds11,416Birmingham11,001Leicester9,693Sheffield9,379Cardiff8,836Coventry757Glasgow549Edinburghrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents1,606 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Burglary per 100,000 residents171.2 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Climate and air quality

Annual NO₂ was 6.8 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual PM10 was 11.4 µg/m³ in 2025.

Is the air quality good in Prestwood and Great Missenden?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.8 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 6.81 µg/m³ · official estimated total annual mean background concentration8
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Prestwood and Great Missenden annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.8PM2.5154011.4PM1010406.8NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Prestwood and Great Missenden is 6.8 µg/m³. Of 104 cities with data, 52 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³14–522 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³225–652 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³526–7Prestwood and Great Missenden 6.827 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³277–82 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³28–9

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean6.8 µg/m³country median 7.82025official estimated total annual mean background concentration6Official
PM10 — annual mean11.44 µg/m³country median 11.5 — about the same2025official estimated total annual mean background concentration7Official
PM2.5 — annual mean6.81 µg/m³country median 6.62025official estimated total annual mean background concentration8Official

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

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Population and city profile

How many people live in Prestwood and Great Missenden?

The published population was 7,595 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.4

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Prestwood and Great Missenden residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport91.5%Foreign residents 8.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area3.35 km²Dec 2022ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley4Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
City area3.35 km²Dec 2022Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2.3Official
Foreign residents645 people21 Mar 2021Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.4Official
GP practices per 10,000 residents2.63 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Schools per 10,000 residents7.9 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract2Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Population density2,266 people/km²21 Mar 2021www.ons.gov.uk4Official · built-up-area figure
Population7,595 people21 Mar 2021Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.4Official

Is Prestwood and Great Missenden a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–74%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–75%
Student57%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 45–69%
Family61%strong on family, weak on safety · range 49–73%
Retirement58%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 45–71%
Foreign residents645 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.
Population7,595 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.
Dwellings3,235 count21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Gigabit broadband availability85.23 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Employment rate58.25 %21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Superfast broadband availability98.58 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Owner-occupied homes76.35 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley4Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
GP practices2 count7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Residents born abroad8.5 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley4Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Median age47 years21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley4Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Prestwood and Great Missenden under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Prestwood and Great Missenden?

The published population was 7,595 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales..

Is the air quality good in Prestwood and Great Missenden?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.8 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: official estimated total annual mean background concentration.

What is the unemployment rate in Prestwood and Great Missenden?

The unemployment rate is 2.7 % (2025-2026). Source: www.nomisweb.co.uk.

What is the typical salary around Prestwood and Great Missenden?

The median gross salary is 4,135 EUR/month. Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

How many foreign residents live in Prestwood and Great Missenden?

645 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts..

Is Prestwood and Great Missenden a good place to live?

Prestwood and Great Missenden may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Prestwood, United Kingdom: salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/prestwood-and-great-missenden/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Prestwood, United Kingdom: salary, jobs},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary data.police.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  2. DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  3. Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2. services1.arcgis.com · checked 2026-07-15
  4. Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts. ons.gov.uk · checked 2021-03-21
  5. NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates digital.nhs.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  6. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  7. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  8. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  9. ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-05
  10. www.nomisweb.co.uk nomisweb.co.uk · checked 2026-08-26
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  1. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-27
  2. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Prestwood and Great Missenden (Wayback Machine capture 20260315105838) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31
  3. www.ofcom.org.uk ofcom.org.uk · checked 2026-07-15

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