Living in Olney
Olney is a small town in Buckinghamshire.
Olney is a small town. It is known for its strong high street.
Where is Olney?
- Type of place
- Town
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Region
- South East
- Nation
- England
Olney is in the ceremonial county of Buckinghamshire, but local services are run by Milton Keynes.
Olney at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Expensive for the region
- Typical sale price: around £395k (median of 493 sales across the built-up area)
What Olney is known for
- Strong high street
Frequently asked questions
What is Olney like to live in?
Olney is a small town. It is known for its strong high street. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 40.8 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Olney is safer or less safe than similar places. Housing here is expensive for the region.
What is Olney known for?
Olney is known for strong high street.
Is Olney good for families?
Families in Olney have one rated school within reach. Police-recorded street crime was 40.8 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Olney is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Olney likely to suit?
Olney may suit people who value one rated school within reach and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Olney?
Schools here perform strongly. Olney has one rated school within reach.
Is Olney a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 40.8 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Olney is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Olney?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is expensive for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Olney?
Homes in Olney typically sell for around £395k, which is expensive for the region. Median of 493 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Olney?
Olney is a small town in Buckinghamshire, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.