A guide to living in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire is a county in the southeast of England. The largest and most populous town in Buckinghamshire is Milton Keynes with over 200,000 residents. Other large towns include Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Slough. There are lots of villages to explore as well such as Stoke Mandeville near Aylesbury (the home of the famous Stoke Mandeville Games), Anstee near Bletchley (which has an ancient church) and East Claydon near Leighton Buzzard (famous for its cherry orchards).

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The Almere, MK9

By Native Communities

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4.88

(176 reviews)

At The Almere, residents benefit from spacious apartments, panoramic views, resident events and coworking spaces. A community nestled in the heart of Milton Keynes, with access to facilities and amenities right on your doorstep. Our 1, 2 and 3 bedroom rental apartments come with on-site customer and maintenance services and a relaxed community lounge for you to enjoy. All pets are welcome at The Almere, whether they are feathered, four-legged, fishy, or feline. For commuters, our luxury apartments are just 12 minutes on foot to Milton Keynes Train Station, with trains direct to the capital and other UK hotspots.

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Howard Court, HP11

By Touchstone

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4.78

(169 reviews)

Howard Court offers a variety of studio to 2-bedroom apartments to rent. Located in High Wycombe, the development also consists of a landscaped courtyard, a concierge and a pet friendly policy. The development is well connected with High Wycombe station within walking distance, which will take commuters into central London in only 26 minutes.

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Solstice Apartments, MK9

By Grainger

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4.78

(83 reviews)

Situated next to Campbell Park with acres of beautiful green space and opposite Centre:MK, Solstice Apartments is ideal for those who want modern, light and spacious apartments with everything on the doorstep. We have a selection of 1 & 2 bedroom homes to rent with a variety of lay-out options.

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Kooky High Wycombe, HP11

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4.75

(52 reviews)

Kooky High Wycombe is a collection of brand-new boutique apartments in the heart of town and just a 30 minute commute from Marylebone. This development boasts stylish spaces and hassle-free living, offering fully furnished spaces with private balconies, a pet friendly policy and parking.

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Arbour, MK9

By Homes by PIC

4.58

(60 reviews)

Arbour is a modern residential development offering studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for rent. Set amidst over an acre of shared green space, it provides residents with a tranquil environment just seven minutes from Milton Keynes train station and five minutes from the high street. Each apartment features bespoke, made-to-order furniture, high-specification integrated appliances, excellent storage, and superfast broadband in amenity areas. Select units offer private balconies, and the development is pet-friendly. Amenities include co-working areas with private meeting rooms, enhancing the living experience for residents.

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Riah S (Tenant)

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Placefirst at Tattenhoe Park, MK4

Sept 2026

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This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

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Riah S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Placefirst at Tattenhoe Park, MK4

Sept 2026

The property features a well-designed kitchen equipped with quality appliances and ample storage space. While the layout is more open-plan than personally preferred, it remains functional.In the bathrooms, a few smaller fixtures feel somewhat flimsy, and the untiled wall directly in front of the sink is prone to getting dirty easily. Aside from these points, the bathrooms and remaining rooms are in good condition.Building management provides a reliable service, with Property Liaison Alicia-Helen Nelson serving as an excellent on-site contact for routine property checks. Repair requests are consistently recorded and addressed in a timely manner.

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It’s a nice quiet area with friendly and respectful neighbours. No experience of anti-social behaviour so far. Local services like post and bin collections are good. The area feels safe to live in.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Previously, establishing communication with the property liaison to discuss building issues was challenging, with notable delays across both email and telephone correspondence. However, this matter has since been resolved, as reaching them has become significantly more accessible and efficient in recent weeks.

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While the kitchen remains entirely functional, the layout makes it difficult to isolate cooking activity from the rest of the living space. The open-plan configuration initially seemed suitable, but it has proven less practical during full meal preparation. In an ideal scenario, particularly for someone who enjoys cooking frequently, a less open layout would be more suitable. Nevertheless, the property is situated in a good area to live in.

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A H (Tenant)

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Howard Court, HP11

Sept 2026

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This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

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A H (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Howard Court, HP11

Sept 2026

The facilities are really great! Gym, co working space with coffee, outdoor courtyard, private dining room for hire, concierge that is so helpful for packages being received. The building design is strange with different blocks and lifts and hallways that don't connect but you get used to it. The on site management team are excellent: Resident Services Assistants, security, maintenance - they are all wonderful! Hard to say about Touchstone or the "head office" landlords, we'll see after we've lived here longer!

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This part of High Wycombe has great easy access to the shopping center and restaurants. About a 18 min walk to the train station. Wycombe Swan and Wycombe Arts Centre has great shows, and the Rye park is closeby.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They have quickly addressed any issues we've had, which have been small repairs. Hope the service will be the same if something bigger happens.

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There are vacant commercial spaces attached to the building. I realise now seeing them everyday they are quite grim spaces. Hopefully they will eventually be filled but Touchstone could do more to make it look nicer while empty. May encourage more businesses to want the space (and could keep rents down!)

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Mohideen HajaMohideen (Tenant)

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Whitehouse Park, MK8

Aug 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Welcoming, Family-Friendly Development with Great Amenities

Mohideen HajaMohideen (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Whitehouse Park, MK8

Aug 2026

The overall design of the development successfully fosters a welcoming, family-friendly environment. It is well-supported by essential facilities, including highly regarded local schools, a modern community centre, and a conveniently located health centre. Additionally, the abundance of beautifully maintained parks and scenic walking trails encourages an active, healthy lifestyle for residents of all ages.

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Living in the Whitehouse area of Milton Keynes offers a great balance of modern convenience and access to nature. On the positive side, the neighbourhood is highly family-friendly with excellent local schools, including Whitehouse Primary and Watling Academy, all within walking distance. It is well-connected, making it easy to reach the city centre, and there are plenty of green spaces and parks nearby. However, there are some downsides to consider. As a relatively new and growing development, ongoing construction can be a nuisance, bringing with it noise and dust. Some residents also feel the area currently lacks a distinct character or a vibrant local high street, meaning you often have to travel into central Milton Keynes for more varied dining and entertainment options.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Not had any issues so far and didn't have any experience to share.

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I wish all the new builds be requested with Bins already requested along with the valuation for the property.

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Lalitha Mekala (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Howard Court, HP11

Aug 2026

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This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Amazing staff and facilities

Lalitha Mekala (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Howard Court, HP11

Aug 2026

since moving to Howard Court my family have been so happy especially our son who has made friends as well as use the communal/courtyard without feeling unsafe. The Staff are great shout out to the staff Farah and Sofia as they always welcome us with a smile and help us when needed. The experience here are 10 times better with their support so again thank you. It is such a great advantage living in such a modern area as when we were hunting for a home we had never seen such facilities that howard court offer which are communal area, gym, private dining, resident events and courtyard Fun!

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Howard Court is a very convenient area to live in as we are right next to the shopping centre and train station that takes us straight to London.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

We have never had an issue, if anything had to be fixed we would mention it to Farah and Sofia and they would be very responsive and get it sorted. Thank to Ryan for all the maintenance help

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Wish we had moved here earlier as we absolutely love it right now

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Jeevan Polugani (Tenant)

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Howard Court, HP11

Aug 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Lovely place to live here, staff are great!

Jeevan Polugani (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Howard Court, HP11

Aug 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Lovely area to live in, it is clean and the residents and the staff are very friendly. Farah and Sofia are amazing, whenever we have an issue they are always attentive and quick with maintenance issue. And always ready for a conversation and check up on us.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Any issues we have we report to the main team, and they get back to us immediately making us feel heard.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I knew about this place sooner! I would love to stay here as long as possible.

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