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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4.9

4.90

(143 reviews)

£1,220-£2,300 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

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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4.72

(128 reviews)

£1,140-£2,225 pcm

Studios, 1, 2 beds

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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The Farriers, MK8

By Allsop Single Family Housing

4.71

(16 reviews)

The Farriers in Milton Keynes is a modern rental development offering 2, 3, and 4-bedroom homes. It blends contemporary design with sustainable living, featuring eco-friendly amenities like air source heat pumps and solar panels, some plots even benefit from zero-bills. Located within the Whitehouse Masterplan, the development is ideal for families and professionals, offering access to parks, walking paths, and cycling routes. With flexible rental terms, energy-efficient homes, and pet-friendly options, The Farriers promises a vibrant, eco-conscious lifestyle close to both nature and urban conveniences.

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Kooky High Wycombe, HP11

By Kooky

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4.61

(36 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

4.52

(36 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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Wenshan Liu (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Howard Court, HP11

Oct 2025

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Modern, Well-Maintained Development with Good Facilities and Responsive Management

Wenshan Liu (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Howard Court, HP11

Oct 2025

Overall, the development is modern and well-designed, with attractive architecture and a good layout that makes the most of available space. The communal areas are clean and well-maintained, and facilities such as the gym, gardens, and parking spaces are convenient and secure. Building management is generally responsive to maintenance requests and keeps residents informed of any updates. However, communication could be more consistent at times, and response times for non-urgent issues can be a little slow. The property is close to the Eden Centre, which is convenient for shopping and transport, but the bus stop area nearby sometimes attracts people smoking cannabis, which can make the surroundings unpleasant. Despite this, the area overall remains safe and comfortable to live in.

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

Living in my local area has a mix of positives and negatives. There’s a good range of local shops, cafés, and restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, and several nice parks and green spaces nearby which are great for walking or relaxing.

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

The building management has generally been responsive and helpful when issues are raised. Urgent problems are dealt with quickly, though smaller maintenance requests can sometimes take a bit longer to resolve. Ivan, in particular, replies very promptly and always helps us resolve problems efficiently and professionally

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

Ivan, who first showed me around the development, gave a very detailed introduction to all the facilities and features.

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Dom C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Howard Court, HP11

Oct 2025

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great living experience

Dom C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Howard Court, HP11

Oct 2025

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

All good experience living in the area so far. The area is quiet and to my liking. It is in a very accessible area

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

The building management is responsive to inquiries.

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

I dont really have a comment on this bc I came in with expectations and the expectations were met.

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Bernard (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kooky High Wycombe, HP11

Oct 2025

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This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

What's better than living at Kooky

Bernard (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kooky High Wycombe, HP11

Oct 2025

When you look at the building from the outside, it's stunning. Visually inside it's amazing. The art deco theme is universal. There are touches of purples hints of gold, warm oranges and it's a brilliant site all year round. The facilities in the building are good as well. It would have been better if there was a pool and gym in this site but there isn't. The building management is very good. Our building manager Jas, is always available when she's needed. And repairs are done promptly. Chris the repairman is friendly, quiet and very professional. The property management aspect of it is also very good. You can get in touch with head office or anybody that you need to just by calling the telephone number that's available and in emergencies. We will all give them an update for the new telephone numbers for instances where you might have an emergency and for it to be dealt with. I recently recall a neighbour being locked out of their apartment and Tyrone was on the scene as soon as he was available.

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

The range and quality of local shops, restaurants, bars and Open spaces as accident nearby. We have the Eden shopping centre and further up the road. There is the riot in Wickham which features a waterfall of all things. Transport links are excellent with high working station less than 10 minutes away. A short walk through the shopping centre. Living on the street isn't bad at all. It's quiet sometimes. There's a little bit of noise from local University students coming back from parties or people rambling along the street. Parking availability is good and bin collections are regular.

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

When there were issues raised they were dealt with promptly. Repairs have always been managed in a way which is very good for me. Timely and promptly.

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

I wish I was given a map of the local area of things to do and places to go.

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Aidana (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Woodlands, MK5

Oct 2025

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

I really enjoy living in The Woodlands

Aidana (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Woodlands, MK5

Oct 2025

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

Our family moved to Milton Keynes last month. I really enjoy living here. Shenley Wood is a very calm and cozy area with new homes. The hardest thing for me is public transport because I don’t drive. I’m still trying to figure out how to get to different areas quickly and without delays.

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

Our property manager is very nice. But the last time we waited a plumber's service a bit longer, than it should be.

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

there are no curtains or blinders on the backyard windows, you should ask to put them before you move :)

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Elda J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Howard Court, HP11

Oct 2025

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Howard Court is your best bet!

Elda J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Howard Court, HP11

Oct 2025

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

The neighbours are friendly, the front desk are very helpful and attentive. Staff members such as Ivan honestly restores hope in management.

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

Promptly and with a great amount of concern and care

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

Nothing to declare , I’m happy with everything here

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