Gallows Lane is in High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP12 4BX 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 Gallows Lane, High Wycombe, HP12 4BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP12 4BP, HP12 4BT, HP12 4BU, HP12 4JP, HP12 4JR, HP12 4BS, HP12 4BY, HP12 4JN, HP12 4JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP12 4BX is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 52.2% | 46.4% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 47.8% | 53.6% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 | 33.8% | 31.2% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 49.6% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 12.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 44.7% | 58.9% | 14.2% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 39% | 31.2% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 9% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 11% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 8.2% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 9.9% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 18.8% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 46.5% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 84.9% | 72.1% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 81% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 81% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 7.6% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 81.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 3.3% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gallows Lane was 99.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.3% higher than the West Wycombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gallows Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in West Wycombe and the 270th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotorua Gallows Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2018-08-10 | £362,707 |
| Beech House Gallows Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2018-01-24 | £489,989 |
| Beech House Gallows Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2013-08-20 | £552,352 |
| Nevada Gallows Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-02-24 | £413,765 |
| Penmoor House Gallows Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2004-06-21 | £621,162 |
HP12 4BX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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.
HP12 4BX 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 3,848 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 | 485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School The Middle Way , HP12 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge School Oakridge Road , HP11 2PN | 2out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Booker Hill School Field Road , HP12 4LR | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Disraeli School The Pastures , HP13 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,462 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | 4out of 4 | 3,514 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 4,481 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 | 2,947 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Buckinghamshire Unit 3 - Spearmast Industrial Estate , Land End Road HP12 4JG | - not rated | 965 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College 150 West Wycombe Road , HP12 3AE | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Wood School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kite Ridge School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 2,189 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire New University Queen Alexandra Road , HP11 2JZ | - not rated | 2,605 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biryaniz And More | 72 Booker Lane, High Wycombe | 690 yd | |
| The Avenue Methodist Church | Rutland Avenue, High Wycombe | 859 yd | |
| Education And Youth Service Ltd | Unit 3, Spearmast Industrial Estate | 999 yd | |
| The Cafe | 40 Abercromby Avenue, High Wycombe | 1,017 yd | |
| BaxterStorey At Wycombe Wanderers Football Club | Adams Park, Hillbottom Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hour Glass | 144 Chapel Lane, High Wycombe | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Plaice | 59 Mill End Road, High Wycombe | 126 yd | |
| Why Not | The Hour Glass, 144 Chapel Lane | 166 yd | |
| Tacos & Burgers | Units 4-5, Dashwood Works | 574 yd | |
| Red Hot Pizza | 76 Booker Lane, High Wycombe | 696 yd | |
| Grill N Chill | 95 Rutland Avenue, High Wycombe | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 127 Chapel Lane, High Wycombe | 166 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Combined School MILL END ROAD | swimming pool | 435 yd |
| Desborough Recreation Ground DESBOROUGH RECREATION GROUND DESBOROUGH RECREATION GROUND FRYERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 713 yd |
| Titans Gym DESBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL PARK DESBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL PARK DESBOROUGH PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 981 yd |
| Castlefield School MIDDLE WAY | grass pitches | 1,071 yd |
| Gymfit4Less WEST WYCOMBE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.