Bassetsbury Lane is in High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP11 1RB is located in the Ryemead and Micklefield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wycombe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bassetsbury Lane, High Wycombe, HP11 1RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP11 1DS, HP11 1QZ, HP11 1GR, HP11 1FZ, HP11 1DR, HP11 1RN, HP11 1DL, HP11 1FW, HP11 1GX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP11 1RB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 47.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 52.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HP11 1RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.1% | 25.1% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 59.5% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 7.3% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 44.5% | 51% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 36.6% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 10.1% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 11.2% | -12.9% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 11.2% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 13.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 48.2% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 94.5% | 88.8% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 84.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 84.6% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7.7% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 85.2% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.3% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bassetsbury Lane was 77.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% lower than the Booker, Cressex and Castlefield average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Bassetsbury Lane has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Booker, Cressex and Castlefield and the 391st highest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avallon Bassetsbury Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £860,500 | 2025-02-28 | £851,247 |
| Woodlands Bassetsbury Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2023-12-19 | £937,976 |
| Ashlea Bassetsbury Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,120,000 | 2023-08-16 | £1,133,440 |
| Oak Beams Bassetsbury Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,160,000 | 2022-04-29 | £1,229,236 |
| Windmere Bassetsbury Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £581,000 | 2017-05-26 | £675,830 |
HP11 1RB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HP11 1RB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coppice Nursery School Field Road , Booker Hill HP12 4LR | - not rated | 4,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechview School Guinions Road , HP13 7NT | - not rated | 601 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechview Academy Guinions Road , HP13 7NT | - not rated | 601 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh School Abbey Barn Road , HP11 1RW | - not rated | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey View Primary Academy Kennedy Avenue , HP11 1BX | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah Ball Academy Philip Road , HP13 7JS | 2out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,684 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Middle School Garratts Way , HP13 5SW | - not rated | 2,855 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield County Middle School Middle Way , HP12 3LE | - not rated | 3,987 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sands Middle School Mill End Road , HP12 4BA | - not rated | 4,349 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claytons Middle School Wendover Road , SL8 5NS | - not rated | 4,389 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 | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcrest Community School Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hatters Lane School Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 2,432 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 | 1,971 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | 3out of 4 | 1,971 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 | 614 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School 19 London Road , High Wycombe HP11 1BJ | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodland Primary Pupil Referral Unit Philip Road , HP13 7JS | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycombe Abbey Frances Dove Way , HP11 1PE | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire New University Queen Alexandra Road , HP11 2JZ | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit 2, 300 London Road | 351 yd | |
| Lido Cafe | Wycombe Rye Lido, Bassetsbury Lane | 570 yd | |
| Signatures | Wycombe Rye Lido, Bassetsbury Lane | 570 yd | |
| KFC | Gateway House, Wycombe Retail Park | 651 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Wycombe Retail Park, Ryemead Way | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Wycombe Bowling Club | Chestnut Avenue, High Wycombe | 427 yd | |
| High Wycombe Lawn Tennis Club | High Wycombe Tennis Club, Bassetsbury Lane | 530 yd | |
| Wrights Meadow Centre | Wrights Meadow Road, High Wycombe | 604 yd | |
| Rifle Butts Public House | 421 London Road, High Wycombe | 626 yd | |
| High Wycombe Cricket Club | London Road, High Wycombe | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bees Knees | 15 Pinions Road, High Wycombe | 441 yd | |
| Tummy Fillers | 475 London Road, High Wycombe | 716 yd | |
| Sundarbans | 499 London Road, High Wycombe | 718 yd | |
| Eat Nation | 505 London Road, High Wycombe | 718 yd | |
| New Youngs Takeaway | 479 London Road, High Wycombe | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1, 300 London Road | 351 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 480 London Road, High Wycombe | 636 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit D4, Wycombe Retail Park | 769 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Wycombe Lawn Tennis Club BASSETSBURY LANE | tennis courts | 533 yd |
| Beechview School GUINIONS ROAD | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (High Wycombe) (Closed) RYEMEAD WAY | health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| High Wycombe Cricket Club LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Wycombe Summit Ski And Snowboard Centre (Closed) Abbey Barn Lane | ski slopes | 798 yd |
| Wycombe Rye Lido WARREN WOOD DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 826 yd |
| Trades And Social Club Queens Road | 1,015 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 | 26.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.