HP12 3DE is a safe, established residential area on Prestwood Close, 0.2km from Desborough and Desborough Castle in High Wycombe. Administratively it sits within West Wycombe ward and the Wycombe constituency.
For renters and young professionals, HP12 3DE offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Buckinghamshire.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k, down 8.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for HP12 3DE are sourced from Output Area E00090360 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRESTWOOD CLOSE, HP12 3DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTWOOD CLOSE, HP12 3DE.
344
35
£ 60,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: HP12 3DE 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.
Area Character
HP12 3DE has a highly multicultural community character — 56% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 8.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HP12 3DE. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 260,000
4 sales · Mean £ 256,250
Flat
£ 310,000
6 sales · Mean £ 295,000
Detached
£ 411,250
2 sales · Mean £ 411,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
HP12 3DE has low crime rates — 42 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.
school Local Schools
Millbrook Combined School
Oakridge School
Castlefield School
The Disraeli School
Booker Hill School
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Al Madina Sweet Centre0.7 km
- The Club0.3 km
- Thara Stores0.4 km
- Al Watan Supermarket0.8 km
- Castle Cash And Carry0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Hour Glass0.5 km
- White Horse Public House0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Budgens / BP0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Grill & Fry HW0.9 km
- Kashmir Spice0.8 km
- Royal Kebab House0.7 km
- Mozzarella Hut0.9 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Biryaniz And More0.6 km
- Buckinghamshire Mind High Wycombe Office0.9 km
- Rounds1.0 km
- Coffee Stop1.0 km
- FoodCycle High Wycombe0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Buckingham Guest House0.6 km
- Clifton Lodge Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- High Wycombe2.3 km
- Saunderton5.7 km
- Marlow7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Prestwood Close0.0 km
- Prestwood Close0.1 km
- Copyground Lane0.3 km
- Dashwood Avenue0.3 km
- Grenfell Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: HP123DE · Data under Open Government Licence