HP11 1AR is a safe, established residential area on Old Coach Drive, 0.8km from Wycombe Marsh in High Wycombe. Administratively it sits within Tylers Green and Loudwater ward and the Wycombe constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HP11 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00090341 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD COACH DRIVE, HP11 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD COACH DRIVE, HP11 1AR.
311
36
£ 56,100 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP11 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 36, HP11 1AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £176k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 6.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP11 1AR. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 176,500
13 sales · Mean £ 179,457
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP11 1AR has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Marsh School
Loudwater Combined School
Beechview Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Costcutters0.9 km
- Premier Food Fare0.5 km
- Wakefield Local Store0.2 km
- Shell UK Ltd0.2 km
- Halfords Ltd0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Royal British Legion0.6 km
- Rifle Butts Public House0.9 km
- Wycombe Heights Golf Centre0.7 km
- High Wycombe Rugby Union Football Club0.4 km
- King George V0.1 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Eat Nation0.8 km
- Southern Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Wok Guys0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Caffe Kix0.7 km
- Mr India1.0 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- High Wycombe2.8 km
- Bourne End4.4 km
- Beaconsfield4.7 km
Bus Stops
- The King George V PH0.1 km
- The King George V PH0.1 km
- Hammersley Lane0.1 km
- Hammersley Lane0.2 km
- Hammersley Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP111AR · Data under Open Government Licence