Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

HP12 3AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP12 3AD.

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Population

449

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 60,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: HP12 3AD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 39% social renting, HP12 3AD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 26-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

HP12 3AD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.4km from Desborough and Desborough Castle in High Wycombe. Administratively it sits within West Wycombe ward and the Wycombe constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, HP12 3AD is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Buckinghamshire.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for HP12 3AD are sourced from Output Area E00178353 (shared with 12 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 HP12 3AD. The average age is 26.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.3%
Asian / British Asian27.3%
Black / African / Caribbean12.2%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around HP12 3AD is moderate at 59 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 offences148
Anti-social behaviour57
Criminal damage and arson39
Other theft33
Drugs29

school Local Schools

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Millbrook Combined School

Good690 pupils0.4 km
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Oakridge School

Good423 pupils0.6 km
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The Disraeli School

Good706 pupils0.9 km
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Castlefield School

Good495 pupils1.2 km
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Booker Hill School

Good249 pupils1.5 km
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The Downley School

Inadequate414 pupils1.5 km
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High Wycombe Church of England Combined School

Good202 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Ali Halal Meat & Poultry0.8 km
  • Desborough Park Service Station0.2 km
  • Green Street Store0.6 km
  • High Wycombe Community Friendly Fridge0.5 km
  • Kays Corner Shop0.2 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Clifton Lodge Hotel0.4 km
  • Buckingham Guest House0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Grillbox Peri Peri0.5 km
  • Guls Grill & Curry0.8 km
  • Prime Pizza0.4 km
  • Shanghai Tang0.9 km
  • Mozzarella Hut0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Budgens / BP0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Biryaniz And More0.7 km
  • Buckinghamshire Mind High Wycombe Office0.8 km
  • Caprinos Pizza1.0 km
  • Dixee Chicken1.0 km
  • Grillerz1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • White Horse Public House0.8 km
  • The Hour Glass0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • High Wycombe2.1 km
  • Saunderton5.7 km
  • Marlow7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Prestwood Close0.2 km
  • Prestwood Close0.2 km
  • Desborough Park Road0.3 km
  • Copyground Lane0.3 km
  • The Half Moon PH0.3 km