Cressex Square is in High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP12 4FW is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wycombe. This postcode has been in use since 2018-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cressex Square, High Wycombe, HP12 4FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP11 1TN, HP12 4PQ, HP12 4BQ, HP12 4TY, HP12 4PG, HP11 1TU, HP11 1TR, HP12 3NF, HP11 1TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP12 4FW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 51% | -4.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 44.7% | 49% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 4FW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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 | 31.2% | 28.3% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 57.3% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) 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 | 47% | 52.9% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 33.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 15.2% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 10.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 15.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 46% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37% 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 | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 10.5% | 7.7% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 22.9% | 28.4% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 25.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 58.4% | 37% | -21.4% | 81.4% | -44.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 69.4% 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 | 80.2% | 69.4% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 21.3% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 15.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 69.7% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 21.8% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 2.7% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.6% | 37.2% | -23.6% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 40.2% | 6.5% | 33.7% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cressex Square was 50.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.9% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cressex Square has the 20th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abbey and the 684th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cressex Square, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2021-06-18 | £724,862 |
| 7 Cressex Square, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £625,000 | 2018-11-30 | £729,641 |
| 2 Cressex Square, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £510,000 | 2018-11-02 | £595,387 |
| 8 Cressex Square, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £600,000 | 2018-07-27 | £698,070 |
| 1 Cressex Square, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £530,000 | 2018-07-12 | £616,629 |
HP12 4FW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 4FW 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 | 132 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 23 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| 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 | 3,228 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 | 134 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School The Middle Way , HP12 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Booker Hill School Field Road , HP12 4LR | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge School Oakridge Road , HP11 2PN | 2out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Wycombe Church of England Combined School Loakes Road , HP11 2JU | 3out of 4 | 1,940 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 | 725 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 4,064 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | 4out of 4 | 4,088 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,477 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 | 297 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Wood School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycombe Abbey Abbey Way , HP11 1PE | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Buckinghamshire Unit 3 - Spearmast Industrial Estate , Land End Road HP12 4JG | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire New University Queen Alexandra Road , HP11 2JZ | - not rated | 2,222 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Guys | Crest Road, High Wycombe | 347 yd | |
| T G I Friday's | T G I Fridays, Crest Road | 347 yd | |
| BaxterStorey At Instron Limited | Instron, Coronation Road | 404 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's | Frankie And Bennys, Crest Road | 439 yd | |
| Costa At Next | Next Superstore, Crest Road | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cressex Community Centre | Cressex Community Centre, 203 Cressex Road | 602 yd | |
| Harvester At The Blacksmiths Arms | The Blacksmiths Arms, Wycombe Road | 882 yd | |
| High Wycombe Judo Centre | Barry Close, High Wycombe | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K's Peri Peri | 188A Cressex Road, High Wycombe | 561 yd | |
| Smarts Takeaway | 192 Cressex Road, High Wycombe | 561 yd | |
| Cod & Fry | 37 Marlow Road, High Wycombe | 603 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Wycombe Trade Park | 635 yd | |
| Papparizza | 29 Marlow Road, High Wycombe | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Marlow Road Service Station, 41 Marlow Road | 678 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda, Crest Road | 689 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 195 New Road, High Wycombe | 771 yd | |
| Waitrose | Handy Cross, High Wycombe | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chepping View Primary Academy CRESSEX CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 153 yd |
| Badminton Wycombe CREST ROAD | 444 yd | |
| Cressex Synthetic Sports Pitch Centre HOLMER LANE | artificial grass pitch | 654 yd |
| Bucks Indoor Tennis Centre BUCKS INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE BUCKS INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE HOLMER LANE | indoor tennis centre | 691 yd |
| John Hampden Grammar School MARLOW HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 701 yd |
| Cressex Community School HOLMER LANE | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Cressex School (Closed) Holmer Lane | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Asylum Gym (Closed) Unit 4 Unit 4 Halifax Road | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Wycombe Sports Centre (Closed) MARLOW HILL | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 867 yd |
| Wycombe Leisure Centre HANDY CROSS | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 918 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.