HP12 3BY is a safe, established residential area on Abercromby Avenue, 0.3km from Desborough and Desborough Castle in High Wycombe. Administratively it sits within West Wycombe ward and the Wycombe constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HP12 3BY offers many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Buckinghamshire.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 35.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HP12 3BY are sourced from Output Area E00178438 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABERCROMBY AVENUE, HP12 3BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABERCROMBY AVENUE, HP12 3BY.
259
34
£ 60,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP12 3BY 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
HP12 3BY has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 35.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP12 3BY. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 140,000
5 sales · Mean £ 148,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP12 3BY is moderate at 53 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
Millbrook Combined School
Oakridge School
The Disraeli School
Castlefield School
Booker Hill School
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Ali Halal Meat & Poultry0.8 km
- Desborough Park Service Station0.2 km
- Green Street Store0.6 km
- High Wycombe Community Friendly Fridge0.5 km
- Kays Corner Shop0.2 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clifton Lodge Hotel0.5 km
- Buckingham Guest House0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Grillbox Peri Peri0.5 km
- Guls Grill & Curry0.8 km
- Prime Pizza0.4 km
- Shanghai Tang1.0 km
- Mozzarella Hut0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Budgens / BP0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Biryaniz And More0.6 km
- Buckinghamshire Mind High Wycombe Office0.8 km
- Caprinos Pizza1.0 km
- Dixee Chicken1.0 km
- Grillerz1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- White Horse Public House0.8 km
- The Hour Glass0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- High Wycombe2.1 km
- Saunderton5.8 km
- Marlow7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Prestwood Close0.1 km
- Prestwood Close0.1 km
- Copyground Lane0.2 km
- The Half Moon PH0.3 km
- The Half Moon PH0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP123BY · Data under Open Government Licence