Abercromby Avenue is in High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP12 3BJ is located in the West Wycombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wycombe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abercromby Avenue, High Wycombe, HP12 3BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP12 3BN, HP12 3AJ, HP12 3BW, HP12 3BG, HP12 3BY, HP12 3EB, HP12 3ER, HP12 3BZ, HP12 3AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP12 3BJ is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 46.3% | 46.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 53.7% | 53.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 | 48.2% | 40.1% | -8.1% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 47.5% | 8.9% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 49.4% | 41.5% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 40.3% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 14.7% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 HP12 3BJ this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 31.5% | 10.2% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 11% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 10% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 27% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 12.4% | 8% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.9% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 36.6% | 44.2% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 41.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 47.8% | 36.9% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -44.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, just 47.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 47.5% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 24.3% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 18.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.2% | 27% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 21.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.7% | 47.5% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 26.6% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 11.6% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 8.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 5.8% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.3% | 37.2% | -26.9% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 49.4% | 6.5% | 42.9% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abercromby Avenue was 191.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 154.2% higher than the West Wycombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abercromby Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in West Wycombe and the 79th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126A Abercromby Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-12-20 | £184,072 |
| 140 Abercromby Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-09-08 | £179,880 |
| 132 Abercromby Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2023-08-11 | £339,501 |
| 132 Abercromby Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-11-02 | £288,353 |
| 122A Abercromby Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-09-09 | £121,688 |
HP12 3BJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
HP12 3BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Combined School Mill End Road , HP12 4BA | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge School Oakridge Road , HP11 2PN | 2out of 4 | 705 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Disraeli School The Pastures , HP13 5JS | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School The Middle Way , HP12 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Wycombe Church of England Combined School Loakes Road , HP11 2JU | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cressex Community School Holmers Lane , HP12 4QA | 3out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | 4out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,780 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,482 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 453 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Buckinghamshire Unit 3 - Spearmast Industrial Estate , Land End Road HP12 4JG | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire New University Queen Alexandra Road , HP11 2JZ | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Wood School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kite Ridge School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 2,041 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe | 40 Abercromby Avenue, High Wycombe | 307 yd | |
| FoodCycle High Wycombe | Oakridge Baptist Church, Oakridge Road | 446 yd | |
| Biryaniz And More | 72 Booker Lane, High Wycombe | 752 yd | |
| Buckinghamshire Mind High Wycombe Office | 260 Desborough Road, High Wycombe | 781 yd | |
| The Rock Café | Free Methodist Church, 207 The Pastures | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Public House | The White Horse, 95 West Wycombe Road | 729 yd | |
| The Hour Glass | 144 Chapel Lane, High Wycombe | 857 yd | |
| Wendover Hotel | Wendover Arms Hotel, Desborough Avenue | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacos & Burgers | Units 4-5, Dashwood Works | 152 yd | |
| C B Reggae Rooster | Unit 1E, Abercromby Industrial Estate | 258 yd | |
| Prime Pizza | 20 Lindsay Avenue, High Wycombe | 345 yd | |
| Grillbox Peri Peri | 1 Dashwood Avenue, High Wycombe | 375 yd | |
| Royal Kebab House | 48 Green Street, High Wycombe | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Food Store, West Richardson Street | 793 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 127 Chapel Lane, High Wycombe | 857 yd | |
| Aldi | Baker Street, High Wycombe | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Titans Gym DESBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL PARK DESBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL PARK DESBOROUGH PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Desborough Recreation Ground DESBOROUGH RECREATION GROUND DESBOROUGH RECREATION GROUND FRYERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 318 yd |
| Gymfit4Less WEST WYCOMBE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Millbrook Combined School MILL END ROAD | swimming pool | 554 yd |
| The Disraeli School And Childrens Centre THE PASTURES | artificial grass pitch | 901 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 86 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 923 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 923 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 141.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 919 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.