HP11 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Thornbury Place, 0.6km from Marlow Hill in High Wycombe. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Wycombe constituency.
For serious buyers, HP11 1AY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Buckinghamshire.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £845k. 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 HP11 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00090006 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNBURY PLACE, HP11 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNBURY PLACE, HP11 1AY.
415
42
£ 64,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP11 1AY 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. HP11 1AY's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £845k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £845k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP11 1AY. The average age is 42.3. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 845,000
1 sales · Mean £ 845,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP11 1AY has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Michael's Catholic School
John Hampden Grammar School
Wycombe High School
Abbey View Primary Academy
Kite Ridge School
Chiltern Wood School
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School
Chepping View Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Jaydees News0.5 km
- Shell Cressex0.5 km
- Sushi Daily0.4 km
- Treat Life0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Cod & Fry0.6 km
- Mandarin Palace0.5 km
- The Fat Pizza0.5 km
- Windsor Sandwich Bar0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hampton By Hilton High Wycombe0.4 km
- Holiday Inn High Wycombe1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Wycombe Leisure Centre0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- High Wycombe1.7 km
- Marlow5.1 km
- Bourne End5.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Michael's Campus0.3 km
- Marlow Hill Schools0.3 km
- Wycombe Sports Centre0.3 km
- Marlow Hill Schools0.3 km
- St Michael's School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP111AY · Data under Open Government Licence