The Willows is in High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP12 3BA is located in the Booker, Cressex and Castlefield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wycombe. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Willows, High Wycombe, HP12 3BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP12 3DJ, HP12 3BQ, HP12 3BG, HP12 3BD, HP12 3QG, HP12 3AJ, HP12 3AF, HP12 3ER, HP12 3BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP12 3BA is primarily male, with 55.7% of the population 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% | 44.3% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -6.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 55.7% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 6.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HP12 3BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 56.7% | 58.4% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 25.3% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 10.2% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 53.3% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 30% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 12.2% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 17.1% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 15.4% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 17.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 35.4% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 9.6% | 0.4% | -9.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 3.1% | -4.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 63.7% | 72.4% | 8.7% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 65.7% 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 | 74.4% | 65.7% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 19.6% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 4.5% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 65.1% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 19.7% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 3.5% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Willows was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Booker, Cressex and Castlefield average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 86.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Willows, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-02-28 | £137,603 |
| 4 The Willows, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-10-28 | £154,268 |
| 3 The Willows, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2016-02-19 | £157,182 |
| 1 The Willows, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2013-10-08 | £159,633 |
| 6 The Willows, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2005-12-19 | £166,160 |
HP12 3BA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coppice Nursery School Field Road , Booker Hill HP12 4LR | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 2,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Street First School Desborough Street , HP11 2RA | - not rated | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge School Oakridge Road , HP11 2PN | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Combined School Mill End Road , HP12 4BA | 2out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield First School Kelvin Close , HP13 5ST | - not rated | 723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Disraeli School The Pastures , HP13 5JS | - not rated | 754 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sands Middle School Mill End Road , HP12 4BA | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Middle School Garratts Way , HP13 5SW | - not rated | 996 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield County Middle School Middle Way , HP12 3LE | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downley County Middle School School Close , Downley HP13 5TR | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Terriers Middle School Highworth Close , HP13 7PH | - not rated | 3,559 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wycombe West School and Collegiate Centre Faulkner Way , Downley HP13 5UA | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 2,380 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | 3out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College 150 West Wycombe Road , HP12 3AE | - not rated | 207 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle School Centre C/O Green Street County First School , Green Street HP11 2RA | - not rated | 611 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maplewood School Faulkner Way , Downley HP13 5HB | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire New University Queen Alexandra Road , HP11 2JZ | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Buckinghamshire Unit 3 - Spearmast Industrial Estate , Land End Road HP12 4JG | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe | 40 Abercromby Avenue, High Wycombe | 219 yd | |
| FoodCycle High Wycombe | Oakridge Baptist Church, Oakridge Road | 371 yd | |
| The Rock Café | Free Methodist Church, 207 The Pastures | 643 yd | |
| Buckinghamshire Mind High Wycombe Office | 260 Desborough Road, High Wycombe | 701 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 218 Desborough Road, High Wycombe | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Public House | The White Horse, 95 West Wycombe Road | 599 yd | |
| The Hour Glass | 144 Chapel Lane, High Wycombe | 1,012 yd | |
| Wendover Hotel | Wendover Arms Hotel, Desborough Avenue | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C B Reggae Rooster | Unit 1E, Abercromby Industrial Estate | 126 yd | |
| Grillbox Peri Peri | 1 Dashwood Avenue, High Wycombe | 322 yd | |
| Tacos & Burgers | Units 4-5, Dashwood Works | 324 yd | |
| Prime Pizza | 20 Lindsay Avenue, High Wycombe | 362 yd | |
| Royal Kebab House | 48 Green Street, High Wycombe | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Food Store, West Richardson Street | 709 yd | |
| Aldi | Baker Street, High Wycombe | 857 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 127 Chapel Lane, High Wycombe | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Titans Gym DESBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL PARK DESBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL PARK DESBOROUGH PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 122 yd |
| Gymfit4Less WEST WYCOMBE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 220 yd |
| Desborough Recreation Ground DESBOROUGH RECREATION GROUND DESBOROUGH RECREATION GROUND FRYERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 298 yd |
| Millbrook Combined School MILL END ROAD | swimming pool | 628 yd |
| The Disraeli School And Childrens Centre THE PASTURES | artificial grass pitch | 728 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.