Barn Court, High Wycombe, HP12 4LQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP12 4LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.8%	51.7%	3.9%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	52.2%	48.3%	-3.9%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

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	29.6%	33.3%	3.7%	37.9%	-4.6%
Married: Opposite sex	57.6%	50.2%	-7.4%	44.2%	6.0%
Separated	2.1%	1.9%	-0.2%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	5.3%	10.9%	5.6%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	5.3%	3.7%	-1.6%	6.1%	-2.4%

Health

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	45.6%	45.3%	-0.3%	48.4%	-3.1%
Good health	37%	35.9%	-1.1%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	13.9%	14.6%	0.7%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	1.9%	2.7%	0.8%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	14.8%	16.5%	1.7%	18.2%	-1.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.6%	12%	-3.6%	9.6%	2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	16.2%	0.6%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	3.4%	0.9%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	18.4%	5.6%	16.9%	1.5%
Degree or Similar	30.5%	30.8%	0.3%	33.8%	-3.0%
Other	8.2%	2.6%	-5.6%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.1%	0.7%
Chinese	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	1.9%	2.1%	0.2%	3.1%	-1.0%
Pakistani	14.6%	17.9%	3.3%	2.7%	15.2%
Other Asian	5.4%	1.2%	-4.2%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black Caribbean	3.5%	5.8%	2.3%	1.0%	4.8%
Other Black	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	3.2%	1.5%	-1.7%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
White	69%	64.8%	-4.2%	81.4%	-16.6%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.5% 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	80.7%	78.5%	-2.2%	83.2%	-4.7%
European Union	2.2%	4.5%	2.3%	6.1%	-1.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.6%	2.1%	1.5%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	13%	10.6%	-2.4%	5.6%	5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3.5%	3.3%	-0.2%	1.3%	2.0%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	79.7%	78.7%	-1.0%	83.2%	-4.5%
10+ Years	0%	18.5%	18.5%	9.8%	8.7%
5-10 Years	0.9%	2.7%	1.8%	2.9%	-0.2%
2-5 Years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	16.8%	0%	-16.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.1%	76.7%	9.4%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Poland	3.3%	1.3%	2.0%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	5.8%	13.5%	-7.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.8%	37.2%	-3.4%
Christian	40.2%	46.2%	-6.0%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	19.8%	6.5%	13.3%
Other religion	3%	0.6%	2.4%
Not answered	1.8%	6.0%	-4.2%

Safety

Is Barn Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barn Court was 56.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.5% lower than the West Wycombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Barn Court has the 6th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in West Wycombe and the 600th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 90.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£60,200

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in HP12 4LQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Barn Court are based on 37 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Buckinghamshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Barn Court, High Wycombe, HP12 4LQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP12 4LQ

Average Price
£410,409

Semi-Detached
£497,472

Terraced
£422,704

Detached
£469,185

Flats/Maisonettes
£276,190

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Barn Court

Average Price
£451,975

Semi-Detached
£534,803

Terraced
£437,651

Detached
£658,876

Flats/Maisonettes
£290,228

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Barn CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Barn Court, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£427,254	2024-09-26	£416,914
Bottom Farm House Barn Court, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£537,500	2024-09-25	£525,392
6 Barn Court, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£262,000	2024-07-31	£264,365
Autumn Cottage Barn Court, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2024-07-26	£460,789
4 Barn Court, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£275,000	2023-09-01	£278,600

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP12 4LQ

Employment

HP12 4LQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	122
Retired	41
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	8
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Construction	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Human health and social work activities	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Manufacturing	13
Education	12
Transport and storage	10
Information and communication	10
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW	4out of 4	3,992 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castlefield School The Middle Way , HP12 3LE	3out of 4	803 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Booker Hill School Field Road , HP12 4LR	3out of 4	838 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Millbrook Combined School Mill End Road , HP12 4BA	3out of 4	994 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakridge School Oakridge Road , HP11 2PN	2out of 4	1,373 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Disraeli School The Pastures , HP13 5JS	3out of 4	2,048 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cressex Community School Holmers Lane , HP12 4QA	3out of 4	2,018 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB	4out of 4	2,440 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ	4out of 4	2,456 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT	4out of 4	3,876 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ	3out of 4	4,686 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	2,862 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	473 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Unity College 150 West Wycombe Road , HP12 3AE	- not rated	1,523 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chiltern Wood School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE	3out of 4	1,849 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kite Ridge School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE	3out of 4	1,901 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wycombe Abbey Abbey Way , HP11 1PE	- not rated	2,722 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Education And Youth Service Ltd	Unit 3, Spearmast Industrial Estate	539 yd
Biryaniz And More	72 Booker Lane, High Wycombe	576 yd
The Avenue Methodist Church	Rutland Avenue, High Wycombe	608 yd
BaxterStorey At Wycombe Wanderers Football Club	Adams Park, Hillbottom Road	743 yd
Absolute Cuisine Ltd	Artisan, Hillbottom Road	743 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Hour Glass	144 Chapel Lane, High Wycombe		385 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Why Not	The Hour Glass, 144 Chapel Lane	385 yd
Red Hot Pizza	76 Booker Lane, High Wycombe	573 yd
Golden Palace	11 Mentmore Road, High Wycombe	579 yd
Grill N Chill	95 Rutland Avenue, High Wycombe	608 yd
The Corner Plaice	59 Mill End Road, High Wycombe	613 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	127 Chapel Lane, High Wycombe		385 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Castlefield School MIDDLE WAY	grass pitches	695 yd
Millbrook Combined School MILL END ROAD	swimming pool	955 yd
Wycombe Wanderers Fc (Adams Park) ADAMS PARK ADAMS PARK HILLBOTTOM ROAD	grass pitches	1,069 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	36.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	39.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	64.79 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	64.79 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	13.78 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of HP12 4LQ