Abbots Way is in High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP12 4NR is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wycombe. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbots Way, High Wycombe, HP12 4NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP12 4NX, HP12 4NP, HP12 4NY, HP12 4FN, HP12 4NN, HP12 4PZ, HP11 1TX, HP12 4UA, HP11 1TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP12 4NR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.6% | 53.7% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 42.4% | 46.3% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 25.7% | 28% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 40.9% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 17.1% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 16.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.6% | 35.5% | 6.9% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 35% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 26.1% | 18.2% | -7.9% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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.
In the area around HP12 4NR this area, 35.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.7% | 35.8% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 17.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 14.5% | 4.4% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 9.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 9.8% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 22.3% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.7% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.1% | 10.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 9.7% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 77.3% | 64.7% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -16.7% |
| Other | 1.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 84% | 72.6% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 8.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 71.6% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 19.1% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 7.9% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 0% | -12.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 16.9% | 6.5% | 10.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbots Way was 42.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.4% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbots Way has the 15th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Abbey and the 797th highest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Abbots Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-11-01 | £363,173 |
| 5 Abbots Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-09-23 | £450,875 |
| 21 Abbots Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-04-20 | £379,656 |
| 11 Abbots Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-01-28 | £368,262 |
| 9 Abbots Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-10-06 | £362,542 |
HP12 4NR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HP12 4NR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coppice Nursery School Field Road , Booker Hill HP12 4LR | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 3,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelburne Infant School Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | - not rated | 243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chepping View Primary School Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | - not rated | 364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chepping View Primary Academy Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | 4out of 4 | 364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School The Middle Way , HP12 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield County First School Middle Way , HP12 3LE | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefield County Middle School Middle Way , HP12 3LE | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sands Middle School Mill End Road , HP12 4BA | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Middle School Garratts Way , HP13 5SW | - not rated | 2,934 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downley County Middle School School Close , Downley HP13 5TR | - not rated | 3,926 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxes Piece Middle School Newfield Road , SL7 1JW | - not rated | 4,737 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 360 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinio House School Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | - not rated | 243 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Crescent School Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | - not rated | 243 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kite Ridge School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | - not rated | 626 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Verney Avenue School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | - not rated | 630 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Wood School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Foyer | Foyer, YMCA | 247 yd | |
| Desi Karahi | 188 Cressex Road, High Wycombe | 312 yd | |
| McDonalds | Asda, Crest Road | 407 yd | |
| Costa At Next | Next Superstore, Crest Road | 478 yd | |
| BaxterStorey At Instron Limited | Instron, Coronation Road | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cressex Community Centre | Cressex Community Centre, 203 Cressex Road | 209 yd | |
| High Wycombe Judo Centre | Barry Close, High Wycombe | 603 yd | |
| Harvester At The Blacksmiths Arms | The Blacksmiths Arms, Wycombe Road | 1,004 yd | |
| The Squirrel | Squirrel Lane, High Wycombe | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K's Peri Peri | 188A Cressex Road, High Wycombe | 224 yd | |
| Smarts Takeaway | 192 Cressex Road, High Wycombe | 224 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 197 - 199 New Road, High Wycombe | 357 yd | |
| Jimmy's Pizza | 196 Cressex Road, High Wycombe | 362 yd | |
| Coconut Lagoon | 248 New Road, High Wycombe | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda, Crest Road | 407 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 195 New Road, High Wycombe | 447 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bucks Indoor Tennis Centre BUCKS INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE BUCKS INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE HOLMER LANE | indoor tennis centre | 219 yd |
| Cressex Synthetic Sports Pitch Centre HOLMER LANE | artificial grass pitch | 287 yd |
| Chepping View Primary Academy CRESSEX CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Cressex Community School HOLMER LANE | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Cressex School (Closed) Holmer Lane | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Badminton Wycombe CREST ROAD | 526 yd | |
| Booker Recreation Ground BOOKER RECREATION GROUND BOOKER RECREATION GROUND BARRY CLOSE | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Holmers Farm Recreation Ground BUCKMASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Asylum Gym (Closed) Unit 4 Unit 4 Halifax Road | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| High Wycombe Judo Centre BARRY CLOSE | 668 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.