About Beaconsfield
BEACONSFIELD is an attractive market town situated in the popular county of Buckinghamshire. Its excellent access to central London, about 23 miles (38 km) away, and to the county towns of Aylesbury, Amersham, Gerrards Cross, and High Wycombe, make it a highly desirable commuter belt destination.
Historic Origins
Its historic origins date from 1269; the Town Charter pronouncement of an Annual Market Day Fair is still honoured today. Every year on the 10th May, the pretty streets of Old Amersham host the town’s annual funfair, for one day only.
Highlights of Beaconsfield
This picturesque and prosperous town is home to Bekonscot, the world’s oldest original model village, revealing aspects of England from the 1930s. The town is also home to the prestigious National Film and Television School, formerly Beaconsfield Film Studios, which has launched the careers of many successful film directors including Nick Broomfield and Mark Herman. Other notable local figures include the late Terry Pratchett, author of the Discworld series of fantasy novels, who was born in the town, and Mary Berry, who lives in Penn.
Areas of Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield incorporates the three areas of Old Beaconsfield, New Beaconsfield, and Holtspur. In 2017, its population was approximately 12,000 people. The railway station, built about a mile from the old town, opened in 1906. Easy commuter access to London, Birmingham, and other national destinations has seen Beaconsfield’s reputation as a highly desirable location soar.
Community and Economy
It’s well connected, with good schools and a thriving local business community; it’s also one of Britain’s richest towns according to The Telegraph (2008), which based its findings on average house prices at the time. Gerrards Cross and Chalfont St Peter, its neighbouring towns, were listed in second place. In 2011, Prime Location revealed that the area has the highest proportion in the UK of £1 million-plus homes for sale (47%, compared to 3.5% nationally).
About Beaconsfield Local Directory
The Beaconsfield Local Directory was the sixth magazine to be launched in 2013. It is distributed in the HP9 & HP10 areas, which include:
- Old Beaconsfield
- New Beaconsfield
- Holtspur
- Knotty Green
- Forty Green
- Seer Green
- Jordans
- Penn
- Tylers Green
The Beaconsfield Local Directory is delivered to over 8,000 homes every month; by advertising in all 17 Local Directory publications your business could reach over 144,000 homes locally!
What’s Inside the Beaconsfield Local Directory
The Beaconsfield Local Directory is a gem of information, packed full of products & services mainly from local businesses, as well as interesting articles, informative editorials, events, a cookery page, book review, community page, children’s page, puzzles & essential local information.
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