Ogilvie Road is in High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP12 3DS is located in the Booker, Cressex and Castlefield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wycombe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ogilvie Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP12 3DZ, HP12 3DT, HP12 3HE, HP12 3JY, HP12 3GF, HP12 3EY, HP12 3EF, HP12 3HG, HP12 3DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP12 3DS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49.5% | 49.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 40% | 40.7% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 48.2% | 6.2% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 6% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 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 | 45.6% | 48.7% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.2% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.3% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 21.3% | 26% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 12.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 13% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 12.4% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 28.7% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 13.8% | 3.6% | -10.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.5% 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 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 30% | 32% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 29.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.8% | 2.9% | -4.9% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 46.3% | 42.5% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -38.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 65.2% 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 | 63.9% | 65.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 10.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18% | 17% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.7% | 65.3% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 24.4% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 4% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 2.5% | -15.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22% | 37.2% | -15.2% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Muslim | 41.1% | 6.5% | 34.6% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ogilvie Road was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Booker, Cressex and Castlefield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ogilvie Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Booker, Cressex and Castlefield and the 489th lowest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Ogilvie Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-06-28 | £459,169 |
| Harrem House Ogilvie Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £1,501,000 | 2022-08-30 | £1,443,326 |
| 29 Ogilvie Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £349,950 | 2017-05-15 | £417,669 |
| 28 Ogilvie Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2017-04-28 | £412,718 |
| 31 Ogilvie Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2017-04-28 | £436,643 |
HP12 3DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Other | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coppice Nursery School Field Road , Booker Hill HP12 4LR | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge School Oakridge Road , HP11 2PN | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Street First School Desborough Street , HP11 2RA | - not rated | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Combined School Mill End Road , HP12 4BA | 2out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield First School Kelvin Close , HP13 5ST | - not rated | 876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tinkers Wood Combined School Brindley Avenue , HP13 5SX | - not rated | 965 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 | 874 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Middle School Garratts Way , HP13 5SW | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield County Middle School Middle Way , HP12 3LE | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downley County Middle School School Close , Downley HP13 5TR | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Terriers Middle School Highworth Close , HP13 7PH | - not rated | 3,624 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wycombe West School and Collegiate Centre Faulkner Way , Downley HP13 5UA | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | - not rated | 1,964 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 | 2,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle School Centre C/O Green Street County First School , Green Street HP11 2RA | - not rated | 439 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College 150 West Wycombe Road , HP12 3AE | - not rated | 490 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire New University Queen Alexandra Road , HP11 2JZ | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycombe Abbey Frances Dove Way , HP11 1PE | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chiltern Wood School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 237 yd | |
| FoodCycle High Wycombe | Oakridge Baptist Church, Oakridge Road | 279 yd | |
| Buckinghamshire Mind High Wycombe Office | 260 Desborough Road, High Wycombe | 570 yd | |
| Biryaniz And More | 72 Booker Lane, High Wycombe | 695 yd | |
| Vegaburger | 2 The Parade, Desborough Avenue | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Public House | The White Horse, 95 West Wycombe Road | 609 yd | |
| Wendover Hotel | Wendover Arms Hotel, Desborough Avenue | 770 yd | |
| The Hour Glass | 144 Chapel Lane, High Wycombe | 1,022 yd | |
| The Rose & Crown | The Rose And Crown, Desborough Road | 1,057 yd | |
| The Phoenix Bar | Bridge Street, High Wycombe | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Pizza | 20 Lindsay Avenue, High Wycombe | 80 yd | |
| Grillbox Peri Peri | 1 Dashwood Avenue, High Wycombe | 204 yd | |
| C B Reggae Rooster | Unit 1E, Abercromby Industrial Estate | 296 yd | |
| Royal Kebab House | 48 Green Street, High Wycombe | 323 yd | |
| Tacos & Burgers | Units 4-5, Dashwood Works | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Food Store, West Richardson Street | 585 yd | |
| Aldi | Baker Street, High Wycombe | 755 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 127 Chapel Lane, High Wycombe | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Titans Gym DESBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL PARK DESBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL PARK DESBOROUGH PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 387 yd |
| Gymfit4Less WEST WYCOMBE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 443 yd |
| Desborough Recreation Ground DESBOROUGH RECREATION GROUND DESBOROUGH RECREATION GROUND FRYERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 594 yd |
| Millbrook Combined School MILL END ROAD | swimming pool | 830 yd |
| The Disraeli School And Childrens Centre THE PASTURES | artificial grass pitch | 980 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 | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.