Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

DOWNLEY COMMON, HP13 5YN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNLEY COMMON, HP13 5YN.

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Population

473

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British84.4%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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The Downley School

Inadequate414 pupils0.4 km
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The Disraeli School

Good706 pupils1.5 km
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Millbrook Combined School

Good690 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Le De Spencer Arms0.4 km
  • Bricklayers Arms0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Downley News And Convenience Store0.8 km
  • The Offy0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Chargos0.8 km
  • Coffee Stop1.0 km
  • The Mowchak0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
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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