Holmer Lane is in High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP12 4QA is located in the Booker, Cressex and Castlefield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wycombe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holmer Lane, High Wycombe, HP12 4QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP12 4PE, HP12 4PT, HP12 4PP, HP12 4NY, HP12 4PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP12 4QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 50.5% | 53.1% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 46.9% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 24.4% | 28.3% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 50.8% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 40.5% | 40.3% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 38.6% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 14% | 15.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 26.4% | 23.9% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 9.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 11.9% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 32.9% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 11.2% | 2.5% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.8% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 15% | 9.5% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 64.1% | 57.8% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -23.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 66.1% 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 | 78.1% | 66.1% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 19.2% | 12.2% | 5.6% | 13.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 65.9% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 25% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 15.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 8.4% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 0.6% | -16.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 16.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmer Lane was 682.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 197.4% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Holmer Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abbey and the 9th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 195.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm End Holmer Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2021-03-31 | £680,259 |
| Homefield Barn Holmer Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2020-12-16 | £586,528 |
| New Barn Holmer Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2015-06-29 | £773,959 |
| Homefield Barn Holmer Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2014-07-21 | £665,485 |
| Farm End Holmer Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2009-09-15 | £858,939 |
HP12 4QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in HP12 4QA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 4,008 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 | 742 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Booker Hill School Field Road , HP12 4LR | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School The Middle Way , HP12 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge School Oakridge Road , HP11 2PN | 2out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Wycombe Church of England Combined School Loakes Road , HP11 2JU | 3out of 4 | 2,717 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 | 268 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Great Marlow School Bobmore Lane , SL7 1JE | 3out of 4 | 4,180 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 4,847 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 | 2,233 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 | 1,048 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Wood School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Buckinghamshire Unit 3 - Spearmast Industrial Estate , Land End Road HP12 4JG | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycombe Abbey Abbey Way , HP11 1PE | - not rated | 2,772 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire New University Queen Alexandra Road , HP11 2JZ | - not rated | 3,009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place To Eat | John Lewis, Holmers Farm Way | 170 yd | |
| McDonalds | Asda, Crest Road | 205 yd | |
| YMCA Foyer | Foyer, YMCA | 333 yd | |
| Costa At Next | Next Superstore, Crest Road | 536 yd | |
| Desi Karahi | 188 Cressex Road, High Wycombe | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cressex Community Centre | Cressex Community Centre, 203 Cressex Road | 499 yd | |
| High Wycombe Judo Centre | Barry Close, High Wycombe | 630 yd | |
| Harvester At The Blacksmiths Arms | The Blacksmiths Arms, Wycombe Road | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut Lagoon | 248 New Road, High Wycombe | 554 yd | |
| K's Peri Peri | 188A Cressex Road, High Wycombe | 554 yd | |
| Smarts Takeaway | 192 Cressex Road, High Wycombe | 554 yd | |
| Jimmy's Pizza | 196 Cressex Road, High Wycombe | 559 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 197 - 199 New Road, High Wycombe | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda, Crest Road | 205 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 195 New Road, High Wycombe | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cressex Synthetic Sports Pitch Centre HOLMER LANE | artificial grass pitch | 138 yd |
| Cressex Community School HOLMER LANE | grass pitches | 174 yd |
| Holmers Farm Recreation Ground BUCKMASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Bucks Indoor Tennis Centre BUCKS INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE BUCKS INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE HOLMER LANE | indoor tennis centre | 324 yd |
| Cressex School (Closed) Holmer Lane | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Badminton Wycombe CREST ROAD | 598 yd | |
| Chepping View Primary Academy CRESSEX CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Booker Recreation Ground BOOKER RECREATION GROUND BOOKER RECREATION GROUND BARRY CLOSE | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| High Wycombe Judo Centre BARRY CLOSE | 707 yd | |
| Asylum Gym (Closed) Unit 4 Unit 4 Halifax Road | health and fitness suite | 981 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 | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 18.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| 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 | 33.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.