HP12 3BA is a mixed residential area on The Willows, 0.5km from Desborough and Desborough Castle in High Wycombe. Administratively it sits within Booker, Cressex and Castlefield ward and the Wycombe constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HP12 3BA are sourced from Output Area E00090320 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE WILLOWS, HP12 3BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WILLOWS, HP12 3BA.
287
36
£ 49,700 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP12 3BA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates HP12 3BA — age 36, 30% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP12 3BA. The average age is 35.6. 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
£ 140,000
3 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP12 3BA is moderate at 62 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
Oakridge School
Millbrook Combined School
The Disraeli School
Castlefield School
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School
Hamilton Academy
The Downley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Ali Halal Meat & Poultry0.6 km
- Desborough Park Service Station0.2 km
- Green Street Store0.4 km
- High Wycombe Community Friendly Fridge0.3 km
- Kays Corner Shop0.1 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clifton Lodge Hotel0.5 km
- Buckingham Guest House0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Grillbox Peri Peri0.3 km
- Guls Grill & Curry0.6 km
- Prime Pizza0.3 km
- Shanghai Tang0.7 km
- Mozzarella Hut0.6 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Budgens / BP0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Hello Doner1.0 km
- Pasta Guys0.9 km
- Time Out0.9 km
- More Sauce1.0 km
- Biryaniz And More0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Wendover Hotel1.0 km
- White Horse Public House0.5 km
- The Hour Glass0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- High Wycombe1.9 km
- Saunderton5.8 km
- Marlow7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Desborough Park Road0.2 km
- Desborough Park Road0.2 km
- The Half Moon PH0.2 km
- The Half Moon PH0.2 km
- Oakridge Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP123BA · Data under Open Government Licence