Iver

Iver is a village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England. It lies in the South Bucks district on the western fringe of Greater London’s commuter belt, just to the west of Slough. The parish comprises the settlements of Iver itself, Iver Heath and Richings Park, along with surrounding rural land and green space.

Iver Parish Council provides local governance, while Buckinghamshire Council (the unitary authority) handles county-level services; the area was historically part of South Bucks District. The village has a long-standing local identity within the county.

Evidence of settlement in the area dates back to medieval times. The parish grew in the 19th and 20th centuries with improved transport links and housing development for London workers, leading to a predominantly residential character today.

Geographically the parish features a mixture of farmland, parks and residential zones. Iver is served by Iver railway station, which provides rail services to London and other destinations in the region. Road connections link the village to the M25 and surrounding counties, contributing to its role as a commuter village.

The village contains local shops, pubs and schools, with more extensive shopping and services available in nearby Slough and Gerrards Cross. There are recreational facilities and green spaces that reflect its suburban setting.

Education in the parish includes local primary schools, with secondary education available in neighboring towns.