The Paddocks is in High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP12 4QQ 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 The Paddocks, High Wycombe, HP12 4QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP12 4QJ, HP12 4QX, HP12 4QL, HP12 4QR, HP12 4QF, HP12 4UH, HP12 4UZ, HP12 4QN, HP12 4UN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP12 4QQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 52.1% | 53.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 46.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 4QQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 18.9% | 29.1% | 10.2% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.1% | 53.5% | -9.6% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 8% | 8.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 41.6% | 53% | 11.4% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 30.3% | -9.9% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.6% | 14% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 8% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 15.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 38.8% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.2% | 76.6% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 92.6% | 85% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 85% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Paddocks was 86.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.3% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Paddocks has the 22nd highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abbey and the 337th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 74.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Paddocks, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-09-05 | £325,000 |
| 2 The Paddocks, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-08-01 | £501,000 |
| 13 The Paddocks, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-11-23 | £391,789 |
| 13 The Paddocks, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2017-06-09 | £447,629 |
| 4 The Paddocks, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2013-12-19 | £576,268 |
HP12 4QQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4QQ 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 4,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Hill School Field Road , HP12 4LR | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chepping View Primary Academy Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | 4out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School The Middle Way , HP12 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane End Primary School Edmonds Road , Lane End HP14 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge School Oakridge Road , HP11 2PN | 2out of 4 | 2,883 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 | 923 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 2,687 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Great Marlow School Bobmore Lane , SL7 1JE | 3out of 4 | 4,689 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Borlase's Grammar School West Street , SL7 2BR | 4out of 4 | 5,381 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 | 3,125 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 | 1,829 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Wood School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Buckinghamshire Unit 3 - Spearmast Industrial Estate , Land End Road HP12 4JG | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College 150 West Wycombe Road , HP12 3AE | - not rated | 3,465 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycombe Abbey Abbey Way , HP11 1PE | - not rated | 3,561 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo Ltd At Johnson & Johnson | Johnson And Johnson, 50 - 100 Holmers Farm Way | 284 yd | |
| Air Adventures Cafe And Bar | Wycombe Air Park, Clay Lane | 575 yd | |
| Christ The Servant King | Christ The Servant King Church, Sycamore Road | 884 yd | |
| Place To Eat | John Lewis, Holmers Farm Way | 950 yd | |
| Notcutts | Notcutts Garden Centre, Clay Lane | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Wycombe Judo Centre | Barry Close, High Wycombe | 700 yd | |
| The Squirrel | Squirrel Lane, High Wycombe | 876 yd | |
| Cressex Community Centre | Cressex Community Centre, 203 Cressex Road | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut Lagoon | 248 New Road, High Wycombe | 929 yd | |
| Jimmy's Pizza | 196 Cressex Road, High Wycombe | 972 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 197 - 199 New Road, High Wycombe | 1,038 yd | |
| Greggs | 186 - 188 New Road, High Wycombe | 1,067 yd | |
| Cressex Tandoori & Burger Hut | 248 New Road, High Wycombe | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 195 New Road, High Wycombe | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wycombe Squash And Racketball Club CLAY LANE | squash courts | 645 yd |
| Holmers Farm Recreation Ground BUCKMASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| High Wycombe Judo Centre BARRY CLOSE | 696 yd | |
| Booker Recreation Ground BOOKER RECREATION GROUND BOOKER RECREATION GROUND BARRY CLOSE | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Cressex School (Closed) Holmer Lane | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Cressex Community School HOLMER LANE | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Bucks Indoor Tennis Centre BUCKS INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE BUCKS INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE HOLMER LANE | indoor tennis centre | 958 yd |
| Cressex Synthetic Sports Pitch Centre HOLMER LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,077 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.