HP11 1DL is a safe, established residential area on Bowden Lane, 0.7km from Wycombe Marsh in High Wycombe. Administratively it sits within Ryemead and Micklefield ward and the Wycombe constituency.
For families considering a move, HP11 1DL represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k, down 29.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HP11 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00090339 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWDEN LANE, HP11 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWDEN LANE, HP11 1DL.
301
47
£ 56,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP11 1DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. HP11 1DL spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 29.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP11 1DL. The average age is 47.4. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 425,000
3 sales · Mean £ 475,000
Detached
£ 785,000
1 sales · Mean £ 785,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP11 1DL has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beechview Academy
Bowerdean Nursery School
Marsh School
The Highcrest Academy
Hannah Ball School
Abbey View Primary Academy
Kings Wood School and Nursery
Aspire
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Costcutters0.6 km
- Premier Food Fare1.0 km
- Kirks Stores0.6 km
- Aujla Food And Wine0.5 km
- Homebase Limited0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- High Wycombe Bowling Club0.2 km
- High Wycombe Lawn Tennis Club0.3 km
- Royal British Legion1.0 km
- High Wycombe Cricket Club0.5 km
- Rifle Butts Public House0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bees Knees0.2 km
- Eat Nation0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- New Youngs Takeaway0.7 km
- Sundarbans0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hyundai Training Academy0.9 km
- Lido Cafe0.3 km
- Signatures0.3 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.2 km
- KFC0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rye Court Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- High Wycombe1.3 km
- Bourne End5.2 km
- Beaconsfield6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Chestnut Avenue0.2 km
- Chestnut Avenue0.2 km
- London Road Lidl0.2 km
- London Road Lidl0.3 km
- Cricket Ground0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: HP111DL · Data under Open Government Licence