The Laurels, High Wycombe, HP12 4SB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP12 4SB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.3%	50.5%	-1.8%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	47.7%	49.5%	1.8%	49.0%	0.5%

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	25.1%	26.5%	1.4%	37.9%	-11.4%
Married: Opposite sex	59.6%	50.4%	-9.2%	44.2%	6.2%
Separated	3%	0.9%	-2.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	7.2%	13.7%	6.5%	9.1%	4.6%
Widowed	5.1%	8.5%	3.4%	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	43.2%	41.4%	-1.8%	48.4%	-7.0%
Good health	35.8%	39.3%	3.5%	33.6%	5.7%
Fair health	14.7%	13.9%	-0.8%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	5.3%	4.6%	-0.7%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

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 20.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.3%	28%	3.7%	18.2%	9.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.1%	13.1%	-6.0%	9.6%	3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14%	10.6%	-3.4%	13.4%	-2.8%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	8.1%	3.0%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	18.2%	4.2%	16.9%	1.3%
Degree or Similar	17.9%	20.3%	2.4%	33.8%	-13.5%
Other	5.5%	1.7%	-3.8%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	2.8%	3.6%	0.8%	3.1%	0.5%
Pakistani	8.1%	10%	1.9%	2.7%	7.3%
Other Asian	1.4%	3.9%	2.5%	1.6%	2.3%
Black African	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	4.6%	2.5%	-2.1%	1.0%	1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	2.5%	1.8%	0.9%	1.6%
White	79.6%	75%	-4.6%	81.4%	-6.4%
Other	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.6% 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	87.4%	84.6%	-2.8%	83.2%	1.4%
European Union	2.5%	4.3%	1.8%	6.1%	-1.8%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	6.7%	7.5%	0.8%	5.6%	1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.1%	3.2%	1.1%	1.3%	1.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.3%	84.3%	-2.0%	83.2%	1.1%
10+ Years	0.7%	12.8%	12.1%	9.8%	3.0%
5-10 Years	1.8%	2.8%	1.0%	2.9%	-0.1%
2-5 Years	3.9%	0%	-3.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	7.4%	0%	-7.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.7%	76.7%	3.0%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.7%	37.2%	-5.5%
Christian	46.6%	46.2%	0.4%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	5%	1.7%	3.3%
Muslim	9.3%	6.5%	2.8%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is The Laurels Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Laurels was 91.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.2% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Laurels has the 21st highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abbey and the 318th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,000

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in HP12 4SB, 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (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) - 2/10 (very 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 The Laurels are based on 19 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 The Laurels, High Wycombe, HP12 4SB

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP12 4SB

Average Price
£297,550

Semi-Detached
£305,623

Terraced
£288,021

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£301,916

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Laurels

Average Price
£313,566

Semi-Detached
£320,054

Terraced
£294,297

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£299,800

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The LaurelsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 The Laurels, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2020-07-10	£243,706
5 The Laurels, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£265,000	2019-08-30	£310,333
5 The Laurels, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2016-04-15	£314,815
6 The Laurels, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2012-12-20	£308,333
5 The Laurels, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£182,500	2012-10-19	£314,424

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP12 4SB

Employment

HP12 4SB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Retired	68
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	10
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Manufacturing	24
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Other	10
Transport and storage	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Construction	7
Information and communication	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW	4out of 4	4,038 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Booker Hill School Field Road , HP12 4LR	3out of 4	668 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castlefield School The Middle Way , HP12 3LE	3out of 4	949 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chepping View Primary Academy Cressex Road , HP12 4PR	4out of 4	1,082 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakridge School Oakridge Road , HP11 2PN	2out of 4	1,949 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Millbrook Combined School Mill End Road , HP12 4BA	3out of 4	2,361 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	561 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ	4out of 4	1,763 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB	4out of 4	1,937 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT	4out of 4	4,565 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ	3out of 4	4,851 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	2,403 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kite Ridge School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE	3out of 4	1,071 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chiltern Wood School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE	3out of 4	1,086 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Buckinghamshire Unit 3 - Spearmast Industrial Estate , Land End Road HP12 4JG	- not rated	1,307 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Unity College 150 West Wycombe Road , HP12 3AE	- not rated	2,547 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wycombe Abbey Abbey Way , HP11 1PE	- not rated	2,714 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
Christ The Servant King	Christ The Servant King Church, Sycamore Road	140 yd
Desi Karahi	188 Cressex Road, High Wycombe	351 yd
Sparks Cafe	Portable Catering Building, Halifax Road	403 yd
Olive Catering Services At Oxford Instruments	Oxford Instruments, Halifax Road	681 yd
Oxford Instruments - Connect Catering	Oxford Instruments, Halifax Road	681 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
High Wycombe Judo Centre	Barry Close, High Wycombe	276 yd
The Squirrel	Squirrel Lane, High Wycombe	372 yd
Cressex Community Centre	Cressex Community Centre, 203 Cressex Road	451 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greggs	186 - 188 New Road, High Wycombe	164 yd
Cressex Tandoori & Burger Hut	248 New Road, High Wycombe	164 yd
Osbourne Spice Fusion Kitchen	248 New Road, High Wycombe	164 yd
Coconut Lagoon	248 New Road, High Wycombe	281 yd
Jimmy's Pizza	196 Cressex Road, High Wycombe	297 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	195 New Road, High Wycombe		245 yd
ASDA	Asda, Crest Road		969 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Booker Recreation Ground BOOKER RECREATION GROUND BOOKER RECREATION GROUND BARRY CLOSE	grass pitches	216 yd
High Wycombe Judo Centre BARRY CLOSE		245 yd
Asylum Gym (Closed) Unit 4 Unit 4 Halifax Road	health and fitness suite	393 yd
Cressex School (Closed) Holmer Lane	grass pitches	465 yd
Bucks Indoor Tennis Centre BUCKS INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE BUCKS INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE HOLMER LANE	indoor tennis centre	522 yd
Cressex Community School HOLMER LANE	grass pitches	649 yd
Cressex Synthetic Sports Pitch Centre HOLMER LANE	artificial grass pitch	823 yd
Holmers Farm Recreation Ground BUCKMASTER ROAD	grass pitches	859 yd
Chepping View Primary Academy CRESSEX CLOSE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	912 yd
Castlefield School MIDDLE WAY	grass pitches	950 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	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%

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	68.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	218.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	881 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	881 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	159.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	886 Mbit/s

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