Carrington Road is in High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP12 3HU 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 Carrington Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP12 3JN, HP12 3FZ, HP12 3HX, HP12 3HS, HP12 3JA, HP12 3HL, HP12 3HJ, HP12 3JD, HP12 3HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP12 3HU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 47.6% | 48.4% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 52.4% | 51.6% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 39.4% | 39% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 47.7% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 52.4% | 57.4% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 30.9% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 12% | 9.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 18.5% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 13.8% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 12.6% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 35.4% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.7% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.5% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 18.7% | 26.9% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 24.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 56.6% | 48.5% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -32.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 62.3% 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 | 69.3% | 62.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 16.5% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 14.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| 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 | 69.1% | 62.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 22.3% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 7.6% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 1.3% | -16.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21% | 37.2% | -16.2% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 30.7% | 6.5% | 24.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carrington Road was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.8% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carrington Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Abbey and the 668th highest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Carrington Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-10-03 | £431,891 |
| 46 Carrington Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2025-03-31 | £440,215 |
| 54 Carrington Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-11-21 | £327,634 |
| 65 Carrington Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-07-20 | £428,036 |
| 33 Carrington Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-05-22 | £317,575 |
HP12 3HU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 146 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 2,873 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 | 386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School The Middle Way , HP12 3LE | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield County First School Middle Way , HP12 3LE | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Street First School Desborough Street , HP11 2RA | - not rated | 757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sands First School Lane End Road , HP12 4JF | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefield County Middle School Middle Way , HP12 3LE | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sands Middle School Mill End Road , HP12 4BA | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Middle School Garratts Way , HP13 5SW | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downley County Middle School School Close , Downley HP13 5TR | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Terriers Middle School Highworth Close , HP13 7PH | - not rated | 3,965 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 | 1,406 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cressex Community School Holmers Lane , HP12 4QA | 3out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | 3out of 4 | 1,777 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 | 757 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College 150 West Wycombe Road , HP12 3AE | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Wood School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Verney Avenue School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kite Ridge School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | - not rated | 1,204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rounds | 31 Cressex Enterprise Centre, Lincoln Road | 322 yd | |
| Biryaniz And More | 72 Booker Lane, High Wycombe | 439 yd | |
| The Avenue Methodist Church | Rutland Avenue, High Wycombe | 485 yd | |
| More Sauce | Wendover Arms Hotel, Desborough Avenue | 649 yd | |
| Vegaburger | 2 The Parade, Desborough Avenue | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendover Hotel | Wendover Arms Hotel, Desborough Avenue | 649 yd | |
| White Horse Public House | The White Horse, 95 West Wycombe Road | 1,054 yd | |
| The Hour Glass | 144 Chapel Lane, High Wycombe | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hot Pizza | 76 Booker Lane, High Wycombe | 440 yd | |
| Grill N Chill | 95 Rutland Avenue, High Wycombe | 485 yd | |
| Prime Pizza | 20 Lindsay Avenue, High Wycombe | 582 yd | |
| Grillbox Peri Peri | 1 Dashwood Avenue, High Wycombe | 717 yd | |
| Royal Kebab House | 48 Green Street, High Wycombe | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Food Store, West Richardson Street | 902 yd | |
| Aldi | Baker Street, High Wycombe | 1,048 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 127 Chapel Lane, High Wycombe | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castlefield School MIDDLE WAY | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Titans Gym DESBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL PARK DESBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL PARK DESBOROUGH PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Gymfit4Less WEST WYCOMBE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,003 yd |
| Desborough Recreation Ground DESBOROUGH RECREATION GROUND DESBOROUGH RECREATION GROUND FRYERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,088 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.