Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

CALIFORNIA WAY, HP11 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALIFORNIA WAY, HP11 1AQ.

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Population

614

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: HP11 1AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

HP11 1AQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £536k, 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £536k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HP11 1AQ is a sought-after residential area on California Way, 1.0km from Marlow Hill in High Wycombe. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Wycombe constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Average age 26 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Buckinghamshire.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £536k, down 1.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for HP11 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00178400 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP11 1AQ. The average age is 25.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.7%
Asian / British Asian29.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.0%
Other / Mixed14.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 480,000

10 sales · Mean £ 499,900

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

HP11 1AQ has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences34
Public order9
Vehicle crime8
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Abbey View Primary Academy

152 pupils0.2 km
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St Michael's Catholic School

Good1930 pupils0.7 km
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John Hampden Grammar School

Outstanding1206 pupils1.2 km
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Wycombe High School

Outstanding1319 pupils1.2 km
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Bowerdean Nursery School

Outstanding187 pupils1.5 km
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High Wycombe Church of England Combined School

Good202 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Sushi Daily1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hampton By Hilton High Wycombe1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Wycombe Leisure Centre1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • High Wycombe1.6 km
  • Bourne End5.0 km
  • Marlow5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Daws Lea0.0 km
  • Daws Lea0.0 km
  • Pine Trees0.1 km
  • St Michael's Campus0.4 km