HP12 3DB is a sought-after residential area on Dashwood Avenue, 0.3km from Desborough and Desborough Castle in High Wycombe. Administratively it sits within West Wycombe ward and the Wycombe constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP12, HP12 3DB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £441k. 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 HP12 3DB are sourced from Output Area E00090363 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DASHWOOD AVENUE, HP12 3DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DASHWOOD AVENUE, HP12 3DB.
417
35
£ 60,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP12 3DB combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£441k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP12 3DB. The average age is 34.9. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 510,000
1 sales · Mean £ 510,000
Semi-Detached
£ 340,250
2 sales · Mean £ 340,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP12 3DB 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
Millbrook Combined School
Oakridge School
Castlefield School
Booker Hill School
The Disraeli School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Al Madina Sweet Centre0.9 km
- The Club0.6 km
- Thara Stores0.5 km
- Al Watan Supermarket0.7 km
- Castle Cash And Carry0.7 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Hour Glass0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Budgens / BP0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Royal Kebab House0.9 km
- Pizza Hot 4 You0.7 km
- Red Hot Pizza / China Garden0.5 km
- Tacos & Burgers0.4 km
- The Corner Plaice0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Biryaniz And More0.5 km
- FoodCycle High Wycombe0.9 km
- The Cafe0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Buckingham Guest House0.8 km
- Clifton Lodge Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- High Wycombe2.5 km
- Saunderton5.6 km
- Marlow7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Dashwood Avenue0.0 km
- Dashwood Avenue0.1 km
- The Hour Glass PH0.3 km
- Prestwood Close0.3 km
- Chapel Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP123DB · Data under Open Government Licence