HP12 3BH is a mixed residential area on Abercromby Avenue, 0.6km from Desborough and Desborough Castle in High Wycombe. Administratively it sits within Booker, Cressex and Castlefield ward and the Wycombe constituency.
This is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Buckinghamshire.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for HP12 3BH are sourced from Output Area E00090321 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABERCROMBY AVENUE, HP12 3BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABERCROMBY AVENUE, HP12 3BH.
266
35
£ 49,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP12 3BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
HP12 3BH has a highly multicultural community character — 60% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 35 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP12 3BH. The average age is 35.3. 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
£ 161,000
10 sales · Mean £ 161,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP12 3BH is moderate at 69 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
The Disraeli School
Millbrook Combined School
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School
Castlefield School
Hamilton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Al Madina Sweet Centre0.1 km
- The Club0.2 km
- Victoria Pharmacy0.5 km
- M H Freeman0.6 km
- Thara Stores0.4 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Budgens / BP0.2 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Lidl0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Grill & Fry HW0.4 km
- Kashmir Spice0.3 km
- Royal Kebab House0.2 km
- Mozzarella Hut0.4 km
- Ali's Corner Grill0.6 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Cinquieme1.0 km
- Hello Doner0.8 km
- Pasta Guys0.7 km
- Pizza Express/Mac & Wings1.0 km
- Time Out0.7 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Wendover Hotel0.8 km
- The Rose & Crown0.9 km
- The Phoenix Bar0.9 km
- White Horse Public House0.4 km
- The Spindle & Thread1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Buckingham Guest House0.3 km
- Clifton Lodge Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- High Wycombe1.7 km
- Saunderton6.1 km
- Marlow7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Oakridge Road0.1 km
- Oakridge Road0.1 km
- The Half Moon PH0.2 km
- The Half Moon PH0.2 km
- Green Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HP123BH · Data under Open Government Licence