New Road is in High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP12 4LH 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 New Road, High Wycombe, HP12 4LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP12 4JF, HP12 4LQ, HP12 4BZ, HP12 4HD, HP12 4DA, HP12 4LG, HP12 4JR, HP12 3JU, HP12 4BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP12 4LH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.9% | 49.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 38% | 36.6% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 49.4% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 2.3% | -7.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 46.6% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 35.2% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 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 | 19.7% | 12.3% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 11.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 11.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.2% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.9% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 38.1% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.6% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.4% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 12.7% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 79.6% | 61.4% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -20.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 77.5% 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 | 87.2% | 77.5% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 10.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 77.5% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 18.7% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 14.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.5% lower than the West Wycombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road has the lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in West Wycombe and the 187th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 New Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-03-07 | £371,883 |
| 12 New Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-06-18 | £480,143 |
| 25 New Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £403,000 | 2024-04-05 | £417,214 |
| 51 New Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-06-22 | £537,811 |
| 1 New Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-12-03 | £357,558 |
HP12 4LH 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 3,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefield School The Middle Way , HP12 3LE | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Combined School Mill End Road , HP12 4BA | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Booker Hill School Field Road , HP12 4LR | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge School Oakridge Road , HP11 2PN | 2out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Disraeli School The Pastures , HP13 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,907 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 | 2,088 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | 4out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 4,574 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 | 2,811 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 | 615 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College 150 West Wycombe Road , HP12 3AE | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Wood School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kite Ridge School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire New University Queen Alexandra Road , HP11 2JZ | - not rated | 2,629 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 | 499 yd | |
| The Avenue Methodist Church | Rutland Avenue, High Wycombe | 580 yd | |
| Education And Youth Service Ltd | Unit 3, Spearmast Industrial Estate | 678 yd | |
| BaxterStorey At Wycombe Wanderers Football Club | Adams Park, Hillbottom Road | 860 yd | |
| Absolute Cuisine Ltd | Artisan, Hillbottom Road | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hour Glass | 144 Chapel Lane, High Wycombe | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Why Not | The Hour Glass, 144 Chapel Lane | 287 yd | |
| The Corner Plaice | 59 Mill End Road, High Wycombe | 479 yd | |
| Red Hot Pizza | 76 Booker Lane, High Wycombe | 499 yd | |
| Grill N Chill | 95 Rutland Avenue, High Wycombe | 580 yd | |
| Golden Palace | 11 Mentmore Road, High Wycombe | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 127 Chapel Lane, High Wycombe | 287 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castlefield School MIDDLE WAY | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Millbrook Combined School MILL END ROAD | swimming pool | 825 yd |
| Desborough Recreation Ground DESBOROUGH RECREATION GROUND DESBOROUGH RECREATION GROUND FRYERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,040 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 | 71.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.0% |
| 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 | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.