HP13 5YN is a sought-after residential area on Downley Common, 0.3km from Downley in Downley. Administratively it sits within Downley ward and the Wycombe constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP13, HP13 5YN offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k. 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 HP13 5YN are sourced from Output Area E00090124 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWNLEY COMMON, HP13 5YN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNLEY COMMON, HP13 5YN.
473
39
£ 58,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP13 5YN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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, HP13 5YN combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£485k 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 HP13 5YN. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 485,000
1 sales · Mean £ 485,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP13 5YN has low crime rates — 13 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
The Downley School
The Disraeli School
Millbrook Combined School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Le De Spencer Arms0.4 km
- Bricklayers Arms0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Downley News And Convenience Store0.8 km
- The Offy0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Chargos0.8 km
- Coffee Stop1.0 km
- The Mowchak0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Giant Pizza0.7 km
- Taipan0.7 km
- Coffee Shop On The Common0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- High Wycombe3.2 km
- Saunderton4.4 km
- Great Missenden7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Memorial Hall0.3 km
- Commonside0.4 km
- Taylors Turn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HP135YN · Data under Open Government Licence