A guide to living in Buckinghamshire

Excellent

76.9%

Very Good

16.2%

Average

5.8%

Disappointing

0.4%

Very poor

0.7%

Best places to live in Buckinghamshire

How is ranking calculated?

HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.

Viewing 1-5 out of 42

Rental Only
Award Winner 2025

The Almere, MK9

By Native Communities

Award winner 2025

4.89

4.89

(160 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.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 25 in Buckinghamshire

View development
Rental Only
Award Winner 2025

Howard Court, HP11

By Touchstone

Award winner 2025

4.75

4.75

(141 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.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 25 in Buckinghamshire

View development
Rental Only
Award Winner 2025

Solstice Apartments, MK9

By Grainger

Award winner 2025

4.74

4.74

(69 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.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 25 in Buckinghamshire

View development
Rental Only
Award Winner 2025

Kooky High Wycombe, HP11

By Kooky

Award winner 2025

4.7

4.70

(50 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.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 25 in Buckinghamshire

View development
Rental Only
Award Winner 2025

The Woodlands, MK5

By Allsop Single Family Housing

Award winner 2025

4.66

4.66

(17 reviews)

Set in the enviable position on the edge of Shenley Woods, The Woodlands is the perfect setting for both young professionals and families. The development maximises on open space, with walking and cycling paths connecting to wider estates, and an abundance of parks and amenities that celebrate a true connection between people and nature, creating homes that are both distinctive and desirable.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 25 in Buckinghamshire

View development

Page 1 of 9

Featured developments in Buckinghamshire

Loading

Latest Reviews in Buckinghamshire

895 total reviews

Viewing 1-5 out of 894

Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Jia Yuan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kooky High Wycombe, HP11

Mar 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Best flat in High Wycombe

Jia Yuan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kooky High Wycombe, HP11

Mar 2026

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

I lived in High Wycombe for two years and was very happy to stay at Kooky Apartments. For a single person without a car, with a focus on safety and convenient shopping, the location provided by Kooky Apartments is simply perfect for this town. Even when it rains, you can just cross the street to reach Eden Centre, and the surrounding large supermarkets make everything incredibly convenient. Second, the Kooky team is very professional. The details of their service made me feel very reassured. From the moment I moved in, the property manager Jas provided a detailed walkthrough. Their 24-hour emergency services are also very considerate, and they provide various reference documents. Their response time is short and efficient. If there was an issue, emailing Jas would get a reply right away, and she would quickly resolve all my problems—even if I locked myself out, I didn’t have to worry. The move-out process also followed a complete workflow. Third, all the facilities in the apartment are new and comfortable. Whether it’s the furnishings or the interior design, everything is modern and stylish—I dare say it’s the best apartment in High Wycombe in this regard. Oh, and to add, even though I don’t have a car, the parking lot provided by the apartment is particularly spacious, and there’s also a bicycle storage area—very well-equipped. I lived very peacefully and satisfactorily at Kooky for these two years and have already recommended this apartment to friends interested in High Wycombe.

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

Jas is very professional and always responds well with great communication.I have always been impressed by her communication skills and problem solving skills.

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

The management of the flat.the location of the flat. The safety of the flat.


Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

HomeViews

Ho (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Enigma Square, MK9

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Fantastic Living Experience in Enigma Square

Ho (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Enigma Square, MK9

Mar 2026

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

The local area boasts a fantastic variety of amenities that make daily life incredibly convenient. There is a great range of shops and supermarkets. There is a diverse selection of restaurants and bars that cater to all tastes—perfect for both a quick weeknight meal or a weekend celebration. The open spaces and parks (Campbell Park and Willen Lake) nearby are beautiful, providing a much-needed green escape for exercise and relaxation. The convenience of the transport links is a highlight of living here. We are well-served by frequent bus and train services that make commuting to different areas seamless (Different bus routes at The Point, Centre MK and MK Train Station).

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

The building management team is remarkably responsive and professional whenever an issue is raised. Any maintenance request or inquiry is addressed immediately, often with a resolution provided. They have an online apps (Grainger UK) that makes reporting issues stress-free, and the follow-up is consistently thorough to ensure the problem has been fully resolved.

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

Diverse and amazing activities and festive events are hosted by the management team. Through these enjoyable events, residents can enhance understanding and promote friendship.


HomeViews

Guher buyuknalcaci (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Enigma Square, MK9

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Thank you for everything for three years tothe reception and cleaning team☺️

Guher buyuknalcaci (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Enigma Square, MK9

Mar 2026

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

I had a really positive experience living in this flat. The property was well-maintained and in a great location,ant it made daily life very convenient. Most importantly all staff, especially reception team and cleaning team were incredibly friendly, approachable, and genuinely helpful from first day to emd day, almost like friends rather than just management. Communication was always easy, and any issues were handled quickly. Overall, it was a comfortable and welcoming place to live, and I truly appreciated my time here.

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

Very fast, and they solve everything on time and they make life easy

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

I am very pleased to all the thşng in Enigma, no more thing is needed


HomeViews

Paul C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Willow Park, MK18

Mar 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Happy New Tenants!!

Paul C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Willow Park, MK18

Mar 2026

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

Laura Conaty has been first class from start to finish, we have probably been a pain at times with all of our questions but she has worked through them and always been on hand. Thanks Laura, we are super excited to move in this week!!

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

No issues so far as we are yet to move in, we move in two days so fingers crossed

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

The quality of finishing is beyond what we expected


Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

HomeViews

Ethel (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Almere, MK9

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Beautiful

Ethel (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Almere, MK9

Mar 2026

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

Receptionists ,Management,Maintenance,Housekeeping and security staff are extremely helpful and friendly making sure you feel welcomed. Nice amenities here including the work from home space and a BBQ and private kitchen for family or party gatherings,a great top floor open lounge with balcony making living here very enjoyable and we have an Excellent community here .

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

Quick to reply and carry out maintenance. The building is very clean by staff

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

The Almere has a Highly relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff.

Manager response

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review Ethel!

Posted by

Jasmine Keates, Assistant Manager

Mar 2026


HomeViews

Page 1 of 179

These reviews are the subjective opinion of a HomeViews user and not of HomeViews

Useful articles