New Road is in High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP12 4RH 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 New Road, High Wycombe, HP12 4RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP12 4RU, HP12 4RX, HP12 4RJ, HP12 3SN, HP12 4RL, HP12 3LY, HP12 3SD, HP12 3LX, HP12 4SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP12 4RH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 50.7% | 52.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 26.1% | 28.9% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 48% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13% | 8.8% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 11% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 | 45.1% | 48.8% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 32.5% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 13.2% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 4RH this area, 29.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 29.1% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.5% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 24.4% | -3.2% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.6% 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 | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 10.9% | 22.6% | 11.7% | 2.7% | 19.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 77% | 61.6% | -15.4% | 81.4% | -19.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 73.3% 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 | 78.9% | 73.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 10.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 13.2% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 73.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 19% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 1.2% | -12.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 27.5% | 6.5% | 21.0% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 377.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
New Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abbey and the 26th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 New Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2006-09-20 | £580,621 |
| 127 New Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-06-08 | £482,592 |
| 129 New Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2000-01-28 | £478,006 |
HP12 4RH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 4RH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 3,825 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 | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School The Middle Way , HP12 3LE | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chepping View Primary Academy Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge School Oakridge Road , HP11 2PN | 2out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Combined School Mill End Road , HP12 4BA | 3out of 4 | 2,091 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 | 744 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | 4out of 4 | 4,289 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 4,627 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 | 2,250 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Wood School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kite Ridge School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Buckinghamshire Unit 3 - Spearmast Industrial Estate , Land End Road HP12 4JG | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College 150 West Wycombe Road , HP12 3AE | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycombe Abbey Abbey Way , HP11 1PE | - not rated | 2,492 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparks Cafe | Portable Catering Building, Halifax Road | 124 yd | |
| Christ The Servant King | Christ The Servant King Church, Sycamore Road | 388 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services At Oxford Instruments | Oxford Instruments, Halifax Road | 431 yd | |
| Oxford Instruments - Connect Catering | Oxford Instruments, Halifax Road | 431 yd | |
| Desi Karahi | 188 Cressex Road, High Wycombe | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Squirrel | Squirrel Lane, High Wycombe | 515 yd | |
| Cressex Community Centre | Cressex Community Centre, 203 Cressex Road | 545 yd | |
| High Wycombe Judo Centre | Barry Close, High Wycombe | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 186 - 188 New Road, High Wycombe | 219 yd | |
| Cressex Tandoori & Burger Hut | 248 New Road, High Wycombe | 220 yd | |
| Osbourne Spice Fusion Kitchen | 248 New Road, High Wycombe | 220 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 197 - 199 New Road, High Wycombe | 415 yd | |
| Jimmy's Pizza | 196 Cressex Road, High Wycombe | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 195 New Road, High Wycombe | 312 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Asylum Gym (Closed) Unit 4 Unit 4 Halifax Road | health and fitness suite | 164 yd |
| Booker Recreation Ground BOOKER RECREATION GROUND BOOKER RECREATION GROUND BARRY CLOSE | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| High Wycombe Judo Centre BARRY CLOSE | 536 yd | |
| Castlefield School MIDDLE WAY | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Cressex School (Closed) Holmer Lane | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Bucks Indoor Tennis Centre BUCKS INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE BUCKS INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE HOLMER LANE | indoor tennis centre | 689 yd |
| Cressex Community School HOLMER LANE | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Chepping View Primary Academy CRESSEX CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Cressex Synthetic Sports Pitch Centre HOLMER LANE | artificial grass pitch | 979 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.