Portland Road is in High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP11 1GW is located in the Ryemead and Micklefield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wycombe. This postcode has been in use since 2014-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portland Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1GW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP11 1GZ, HP11 1SG, HP11 1GD, HP11 1GT, HP11 1FU, HP11 1GX, HP11 1GQ, HP11 1SF, HP11 1HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP11 1GW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 52.5% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 47.5% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 57.1% | 39.9% | -17.2% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 45.4% | 14.2% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 11% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.2% | 61.8% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.7% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 4.4% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around HP11 1GW this area, 5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 62.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 5% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 2.7% | -13.0% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 9.1% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 16.4% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 62.6% | 31.7% | 33.8% | 28.8% |
| Other | 9% | 1.8% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 7.5% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 6.8% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 13.5% | 11.8% | 3.1% | 10.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% | 0.7% | -6.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.8% | 1.1% | -4.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 69.7% | 62.3% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -19.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 62.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 62.4% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 10% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 17.6% | 9.9% | 5.6% | 12.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 62.1% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 23.2% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 8.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 1.8% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 3.9% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 10.1% | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portland Road was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.9% lower than the Booker, Cressex and Castlefield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portland Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Booker, Cressex and Castlefield and the 565th highest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Portland Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2026-01-12 | £479,875 |
| 33 Portland Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2026-01-07 | £479,875 |
| 5 Portland Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £477,500 | 2025-07-11 | £484,557 |
| 17 Portland Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £483,000 | 2025-03-31 | £476,067 |
| 39 Portland Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2025-02-03 | £494,041 |
HP11 1GW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coppice Nursery School Field Road , Booker Hill HP12 4LR | - not rated | 4,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh School Abbey Barn Road , HP11 1RW | - not rated | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechview School Guinions Road , HP13 7NT | - not rated | 477 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechview Academy Guinions Road , HP13 7NT | - not rated | 477 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah Ball Academy Philip Road , HP13 7JS | 2out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah Ball School Philip Road , HP13 7JS | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terriers Middle School Highworth Close , HP13 7PH | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Middle School Garratts Way , HP13 5SW | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claytons Middle School Wendover Road , SL8 5NS | - not rated | 4,280 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield County Middle School Middle Way , HP12 3LE | - not rated | 4,407 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holtspur County Middle School Cherry Tree Road , HP9 1BH | - not rated | 4,586 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcrest Community School Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hatters Lane School Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | - not rated | 2,853 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | 3out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown House School Bassetsbury Manor , Bassetsbury Lane HP11 1QX | - not rated | 963 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodland Primary Pupil Referral Unit Philip Road , HP13 7JS | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School 19 London Road , High Wycombe HP11 1BJ | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Centre Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Centre 56 Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Gateway House, Wycombe Retail Park | 229 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Wycombe Retail Park, Ryemead Way | 240 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit 2, 300 London Road | 466 yd | |
| St Andrews Church | Hatters Lane, High Wycombe | 838 yd | |
| Lido Cafe | Wycombe Rye Lido, Bassetsbury Lane | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrights Meadow Centre | Wrights Meadow Road, High Wycombe | 188 yd | |
| Rifle Butts Public House | 421 London Road, High Wycombe | 296 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 11 Cock Lane, High Wycombe | 562 yd | |
| High Wycombe Bowling Club | Chestnut Avenue, High Wycombe | 742 yd | |
| The General Havelock | 114 Kingsmead Road, High Wycombe | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tummy Fillers | 475 London Road, High Wycombe | 327 yd | |
| Sundarbans | 499 London Road, High Wycombe | 328 yd | |
| Eat Nation | 505 London Road, High Wycombe | 328 yd | |
| New Youngs Takeaway | 479 London Road, High Wycombe | 328 yd | |
| Subway | Unit G2 Gateway House, Wycombe Retail Park | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 480 London Road, High Wycombe | 263 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit D4, Wycombe Retail Park | 350 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, 300 London Road | 466 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, Tannery Road Industrial Estate | 731 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (High Wycombe) (Closed) RYEMEAD WAY | health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| Beechview School GUINIONS ROAD | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| High Wycombe Lawn Tennis Club BASSETSBURY LANE | tennis courts | 827 yd |
| Wycombe Summit Ski And Snowboard Centre (Closed) Abbey Barn Lane | ski slopes | 919 yd |
| St Andrews Church HATTERS LANE | 1,029 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.