HP12 3AZ is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Desborough and Desborough Castle in High Wycombe. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Booker, Cressex and Castlefield ward and the Wycombe constituency.
Within the HP12 district, this postcode is characterised by a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Buckinghamshire.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for HP12 3AZ are sourced from Output Area E00090321 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HP12 3AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HP12 3AZ.
266
35
£ 49,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP12 3AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines HP12 3AZ — 60% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 35 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP12 3AZ. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HP12 3AZ is moderate at 70 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
Oakridge School
The Disraeli School
Millbrook Combined School
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School
Hamilton Academy
Castlefield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Ali Halal Meat & Poultry0.4 km
- Desborough Park Service Station0.3 km
- Green Street Store0.2 km
- High Wycombe Community Friendly Fridge0.1 km
- Kays Corner Shop0.3 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clifton Lodge Hotel0.7 km
- Buckingham Guest House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Spindle & Thread0.9 km
- Wendover Hotel0.8 km
- The Rose & Crown0.9 km
- Chiltern Taps1.0 km
- The Phoenix Bar0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Morrisons1.0 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Budgens / BP0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Grillbox Peri Peri0.1 km
- Guls Grill & Curry0.4 km
- Prime Pizza0.2 km
- Shanghai Tang0.6 km
- Mozzarella Hut0.4 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Cinquieme0.9 km
- Hello Doner0.8 km
- Pasta Guys0.6 km
- Pizza Express/Mac & Wings0.9 km
- Time Out0.7 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- High Wycombe1.7 km
- Saunderton6.1 km
- Marlow7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Oakridge Road0.1 km
- Oakridge Road0.2 km
- The White Horse PH0.2 km
- Green Street0.2 km
- The Half Moon PH0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP123AZ · Data under Open Government Licence