Marlow Road is in High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP11 1TA is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wycombe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marlow Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP11 1TB, HP11 2TG, HP11 1TE, HP11 1TD, HP12 3NL, HP11 2TQ, HP11 1SY, HP11 1TF, HP11 1TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP11 1TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 36.2% | 40.4% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 48.8% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 54.4% | 54.1% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 35.3% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 8.1% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 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 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 7.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 8.7% | -9.6% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 17% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.1% | 49.2% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.4% 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% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 13.2% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 10.1% |
| Pakistani | 11.9% | 18.1% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 15.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 67.1% | 46.4% | -20.7% | 81.4% | -35.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 69.5% 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 | 77.7% | 69.5% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 18.2% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 69.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 18.4% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 8.1% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 1.2% | -14.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 21.2% | 6.5% | 14.7% |
| Sikh | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlow Road was 328.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.3% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Marlow Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abbey and the 32nd highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 195.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17A Marlow Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,122,000 | 2022-09-21 | £1,097,800 |
| 17 Marlow Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £883,000 | 2020-11-06 | £974,816 |
| 3 Marlow Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2017-03-24 | £772,125 |
| 3 Marlow Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2016-03-31 | £695,277 |
| 21 Marlow Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2015-04-10 | £1,045,062 |
HP11 1TA 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 | 137 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| 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 | 2,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepping View Primary Academy Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | 4out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Wycombe Church of England Combined School Loakes Road , HP11 2JU | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School The Middle Way , HP12 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge School Oakridge Road , HP11 2PN | 2out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey View Primary Academy Kennedy Avenue , HP11 1BX | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 219 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 372 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cressex Community School Holmers Lane , HP12 4QA | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,386 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | 4out of 4 | 3,487 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Wood School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kite Ridge School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycombe Abbey Abbey Way , HP11 1PE | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire New University Queen Alexandra Road , HP11 2JZ | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School 19 London Road , High Wycombe HP11 1BJ | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wycombe Leisure Centre | Handy Cross, High Wycombe | 517 yd | |
| Playtrain | Lancaster Road, High Wycombe | 612 yd | |
| Five Guys | Crest Road, High Wycombe | 779 yd | |
| T G I Friday's | T G I Fridays, Crest Road | 779 yd | |
| BaxterStorey At Instron Limited | Instron, Coronation Road | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Palace | Mandarin Palace Chinese Takeaway, 39 Marlow Road | 2 yd | |
| Windsor Sandwich Bar | Windsor House, 33A Marlow Road | 2 yd | |
| Papparizza | 29 Marlow Road, High Wycombe | 38 yd | |
| Cod & Fry | 37 Marlow Road, High Wycombe | 84 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Wycombe Trade Park | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Marlow Road Service Station, 41 Marlow Road | 2 yd | |
| Waitrose | Handy Cross, High Wycombe | 517 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Hampden Grammar School MARLOW HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 94 yd |
| Wycombe High School MARLOW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 258 yd |
| Wycombe Sports Centre (Closed) MARLOW HILL | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 373 yd |
| Wycombe Leisure Centre HANDY CROSS | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 512 yd |
| Shelly Road Recreation Ground SHELLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Chepping View Primary Academy CRESSEX CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 831 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School Daws Hill Lane | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Badminton Wycombe CREST ROAD | 987 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 | 44.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 44.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 44.1% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.