Gibbs Close is in High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP13 5YB is located in the Downley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wycombe. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gibbs Close, High Wycombe, HP13 5YB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP13 5XY, HP13 5TH, HP13 5XT, HP13 5XZ, HP13 5YY, HP11 2NE, HP13 5YX, HP13 5TF, HP11 2LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP13 5YB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.6% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 HP13 5YB 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 | 45.7% | 34.6% | -11.1% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 53.5% | 13.2% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 6.9% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.3% | 63.1% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 14.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 27.6% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 8.1% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 13.2% | 14.1% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 10.8% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 17.2% | 0.3% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 39.2% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 26.4% | 18.9% | -7.5% | 2.7% | 16.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 3.7% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 0.8% | 12.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 57.6% | 54.7% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -26.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 80.1% | 75.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 14.2% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 7.5% | -6.3% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 75.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 1% | -11.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 39% | 6.5% | 32.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gibbs Close was 36.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.5% lower than the Downley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gibbs Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Downley and the 697th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 168.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Gibbs Close, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-29 | £356,474 |
| 33 Gibbs Close, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-11-28 | £379,630 |
| 31 Gibbs Close, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £316,500 | 2018-12-19 | £371,607 |
| 5 Gibbs Close, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-12-12 | £387,457 |
| 31 Gibbs Close, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,950 | 2014-10-24 | £368,216 |
| Full-Time Employee | 175 |
| Looking after home or family | 55 |
| Other | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Disraeli School The Pastures , HP13 5JS | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge School Oakridge Road , HP11 2PN | 2out of 4 | 844 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Academy Priory Avenue , HP13 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Wycombe Church of England Combined School Loakes Road , HP11 2JU | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Combined School Mill End Road , HP12 4BA | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | 4out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,975 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressex Community School Holmers Lane , HP12 4QA | 3out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 2,234 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College 150 West Wycombe Road , HP12 3AE | - not rated | 443 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckinghamshire New University Queen Alexandra Road , HP11 2JZ | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Godstowe Preparatory School Shrubbery Road , HP13 6PR | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire 56 Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycombe Abbey Abbey Way , HP11 1PE | - not rated | 1,576 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire Mind High Wycombe Office | 260 Desborough Road, High Wycombe | 433 yd | |
| The Rock Café | Free Methodist Church, 207 The Pastures | 458 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 218 Desborough Road, High Wycombe | 479 yd | |
| FoodCycle High Wycombe | Oakridge Baptist Church, Oakridge Road | 513 yd | |
| Grillerz | 199 Desborough Road, High Wycombe | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Public House | The White Horse, 95 West Wycombe Road | 196 yd | |
| The Spindle & Thread | Bellfield Road, High Wycombe | 517 yd | |
| The Phoenix Bar | Bridge Street, High Wycombe | 628 yd | |
| The Rose & Crown | The Rose And Crown, Desborough Road | 719 yd | |
| Chiltern Taps | 120 - 123 Oxford Road, High Wycombe | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill & Fry HW | 93 West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe | 196 yd | |
| Kashmir Spice | 93B West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe | 249 yd | |
| Shanghai Tang | 25 Brindley Avenue, High Wycombe | 374 yd | |
| Jimmy's Pizza | 29 Brindley Avenue, High Wycombe | 374 yd | |
| Peri Peri Original | 276 Desborough Road, High Wycombe | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Baker Street, High Wycombe | 403 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Food Store, West Richardson Street | 417 yd | |
| Morrisons | Bellfield Road, High Wycombe | 596 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Oxford Road, High Wycombe | 738 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 1 Eden Place, Eden | 802 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Disraeli School And Childrens Centre THE PASTURES | artificial grass pitch | 503 yd |
| Gymfit4Less WEST WYCOMBE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Titans Gym DESBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL PARK DESBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL PARK DESBOROUGH PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Desborough Recreation Ground DESBOROUGH RECREATION GROUND DESBOROUGH RECREATION GROUND FRYERS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 948 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (High Wycombe) NEWLAND STREET | health and fitness suite | 976 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 | 39.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 876 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 876 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 867 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.