Postcode Analysis Buckinghamshire, South East

DASHWOOD AVENUE, HP12 3DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DASHWOOD AVENUE, HP12 3DB.

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Population

417

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 60,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, HP12 3DB combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£441k 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

HP12 3DB is a sought-after residential area on Dashwood Avenue, 0.3km from Desborough and Desborough Castle in High Wycombe. Administratively it sits within West Wycombe ward and the Wycombe constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in HP12, HP12 3DB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Buckinghamshire.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £441k. 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 HP12 3DB are sourced from Output Area E00090363 (shared with 7 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 3DB. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.2%
Asian / British Asian46.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 510,000

1 sales · Mean £ 510,000

Semi-Detached

£ 340,250

2 sales · Mean £ 340,250

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

HP12 3DB has low crime rates — 33 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 offences82
Anti-social behaviour44
Criminal damage and arson21
Drugs21
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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Millbrook Combined School

Good690 pupils0.4 km
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Oakridge School

Good423 pupils0.8 km
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Castlefield School

Good495 pupils0.9 km
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Booker Hill School

Good249 pupils1.2 km
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The Disraeli School

Good706 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Al Madina Sweet Centre0.9 km
  • The Club0.6 km
  • Thara Stores0.5 km
  • Al Watan Supermarket0.7 km
  • Castle Cash And Carry0.7 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Hour Glass0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Budgens / BP0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Royal Kebab House0.9 km
  • Pizza Hot 4 You0.7 km
  • Red Hot Pizza / China Garden0.5 km
  • Tacos & Burgers0.4 km
  • The Corner Plaice0.1 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Biryaniz And More0.5 km
  • FoodCycle High Wycombe0.9 km
  • The Cafe0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Buckingham Guest House0.8 km
  • Clifton Lodge Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • High Wycombe2.5 km
  • Saunderton5.6 km
  • Marlow7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Dashwood Avenue0.0 km
  • Dashwood Avenue0.1 km
  • The Hour Glass PH0.3 km
  • Prestwood Close0.3 km
  • Chapel Lane0.3 km