The Parish of Long Crendon is located in the south-western corner of the Vale of Aylesbury. The village of Long Crendon, which is the only settlement of any size in the Parish, lies approximately 2 miles north-west of the larger town of Thame (in Oxfordshire) and 9 miles south-west of Aylesbury.
The hilltop village lies on the edge of the Chiltern Ridge overlooking the Thame Valley to the south-east. The village is contained within an Area of Attractive Landscape, some parts lying within the two Conservation Areas and over 100 of its buildings are listed. It retains an identifiable and distinct historical character with a unique heritage. Within the village lies a small number of shops and amenities found in The Square.
The bus services are limited, car trips are required to reach the nearest railway station at Haddenham and Thame Parkway some 4 miles away to the south. The local primary school is situated on Chilton Road away from the conservation areas. The heritage village is served by three churches of different denominations.