Verney Avenue is in High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP12 3ND 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 Verney Avenue, High Wycombe, HP12 3ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP12 3NE, HP12 3LH, HP12 3SU, HP12 3NF, HP12 3NQ, HP12 3NH, HP12 3PY, HP12 4TZ, HP12 3QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP12 3ND has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50% | 48.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50% | 51.8% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HP12 3ND there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.5% | 29.3% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 59.2% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 45.2% | 54.4% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 33.7% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 12% | 8.6% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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% | 15.2% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 11.2% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 12.2% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 11.4% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 42.8% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 7% | 2.7% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.8% 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% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 10.2% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 7.1% |
| Pakistani | 15.3% | 28.5% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 25.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 67.9% | 43.8% | -24.1% | 81.4% | -37.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 80.9% | 72.5% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 6.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 17.3% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 72.4% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 0.6% | -12.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.9% | 37.2% | -21.3% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 29.4% | 6.5% | 22.9% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Verney Avenue was 53.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Verney Avenue has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abbey and the 642nd highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Verney Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £484,000 | 2023-10-04 | £482,549 |
| 51 Verney Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-12-13 | £631,699 |
| 59 Verney Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2021-06-25 | £659,789 |
| 5 Verney Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-03-26 | £528,956 |
| 17 Verney Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-01-29 | £270,356 |
HP12 3ND area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 3ND 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 | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 3,175 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 | 470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School The Middle Way , HP12 3LE | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Booker Hill School Field Road , HP12 4LR | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge School Oakridge Road , HP11 2PN | 2out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Wycombe Church of England Combined School Loakes Road , HP11 2JU | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cressex Community School Holmers Lane , HP12 4QA | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | 4out of 4 | 3,891 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 4,000 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 | 1,508 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kite Ridge School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 182 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Wood School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Buckinghamshire Unit 3 - Spearmast Industrial Estate , Land End Road HP12 4JG | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycombe Abbey Abbey Way , HP11 1PE | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire New University Queen Alexandra Road , HP11 2JZ | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey At Instron Limited | Instron, Coronation Road | 133 yd | |
| Rush UK | Lexmark House, Castle Estate | 241 yd | |
| Playtrain | Lancaster Road, High Wycombe | 273 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services At Oxford Instruments | Oxford Instruments, Halifax Road | 473 yd | |
| Oxford Instruments - Connect Catering | Oxford Instruments, Halifax Road | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cressex Community Centre | Cressex Community Centre, 203 Cressex Road | 598 yd | |
| High Wycombe Judo Centre | Barry Close, High Wycombe | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 1, Wycombe Trade Park | 336 yd | |
| K's Peri Peri | 188A Cressex Road, High Wycombe | 533 yd | |
| Smarts Takeaway | 192 Cressex Road, High Wycombe | 533 yd | |
| Cod & Fry | 37 Marlow Road, High Wycombe | 643 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 197 - 199 New Road, High Wycombe | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 195 New Road, High Wycombe | 662 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Marlow Road Service Station, 41 Marlow Road | 688 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda, Crest Road | 926 yd | |
| Waitrose | Handy Cross, High Wycombe | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chepping View Primary Academy CRESSEX CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Asylum Gym (Closed) Unit 4 Unit 4 Halifax Road | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| John Hampden Grammar School MARLOW HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 751 yd |
| Bucks Indoor Tennis Centre BUCKS INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE BUCKS INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE HOLMER LANE | indoor tennis centre | 757 yd |
| Badminton Wycombe CREST ROAD | 768 yd | |
| Cressex Synthetic Sports Pitch Centre HOLMER LANE | artificial grass pitch | 847 yd |
| Wycombe High School MARLOW ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 870 yd |
| Cressex School (Closed) Holmer Lane | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Cressex Community School HOLMER LANE | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Wycombe Sports Centre (Closed) MARLOW HILL | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 991 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 884 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 884 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 86.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 919 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.