Bowerdean Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6AX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP13 6AX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	48.3%	-2.4%	51.0%	-2.7%
Male	49.3%	51.7%	2.4%	49.0%	2.7%

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	31.4%	35.9%	4.5%	37.9%	-2.0%
Married: Opposite sex	31.4%	38.8%	7.4%	44.2%	-5.4%
Separated	6.3%	3.5%	-2.8%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	17.1%	15.3%	-1.8%	9.1%	6.2%
Widowed	13.7%	6.5%	-7.2%	6.1%	0.4%

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	37.3%	48.3%	11.0%	48.4%	-0.1%
Good health	36.3%	28.9%	-7.4%	33.6%	-4.7%
Fair health	17.9%	14.2%	-3.7%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	7.5%	5.7%	-1.8%	4.0%	1.7%
Very bad health	1%	2.8%	1.8%	1.2%	1.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.9%	20.9%	-14.0%	18.2%	2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.9%	11.6%	4.7%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.6%	7%	-5.6%	13.4%	-6.4%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	8.1%	3.5%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	15.7%	6.6%	16.9%	-1.2%
Degree or Similar	24%	33.7%	9.7%	33.8%	-0.1%
Other	8%	2.9%	-5.1%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.5%	0.5%	-1.0%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	1%	6.6%	5.6%	3.1%	3.5%
Pakistani	4.5%	1.4%	-3.1%	2.7%	-1.3%
Other Asian	0.5%	3.3%	2.8%	1.6%	1.7%
Black African	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	2.5%	-2.0%
Black Caribbean	7%	4.2%	-2.8%	1.0%	3.2%
Other Black	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	4.5%	2.8%	-1.7%	0.9%	1.9%
Mixed Other	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%	0.8%	1.1%
White	79.6%	75.9%	-3.7%	81.4%	-5.5%
Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.5% 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	78.6%	80.5%	1.9%	83.2%	-2.7%
European Union	8%	6.2%	-1.8%	6.1%	0.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	1%	2.9%	1.9%	2.7%	0.2%
Middle East and Asia	5.5%	6.2%	0.7%	5.6%	0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	7%	3.3%	-3.7%	1.3%	2.0%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	76.6%	80.5%	3.9%	83.2%	-2.7%
10+ Years	0%	12.9%	12.9%	9.8%	3.1%
5-10 Years	4%	2.9%	-1.1%	2.9%	0.0%
2-5 Years	3.5%	2.4%	-1.1%	2.2%	0.2%
Less than 2 years	15.9%	1.4%	-14.5%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.7%	76.7%	3.0%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Portugal	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Poland	3.3%	1.3%	2.0%
Romania	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Other Europe	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
No passport held	8%	13.5%	-5.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.9%	37.2%	2.7%
Christian	44.7%	46.2%	-1.5%
Hindu	2.9%	1.7%	1.2%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	4.3%	6.5%	-2.2%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Not answered	7.2%	6.0%	1.2%

Safety

Is Bowerdean Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowerdean Road was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% higher than the Terriers and Amersham Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bowerdean Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Terriers and Amersham Hill and the 401st highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,400

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in HP13 6AX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Bowerdean Road are based on 259 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 Bowerdean Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6AX

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP13 6AX

Average Price
£338,258

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£338,258

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bowerdean Road

Average Price
£334,704

Semi-Detached
£343,805

Terraced
£316,604

Detached
£301,749

Flats/Maisonettes
£205,041

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bowerdean Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Bowerdean Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2023-10-19	£353,862
2 Bowerdean Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2015-09-11	£341,250
14 Bowerdean Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2008-06-19	£298,368
2 Bowerdean Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£197,000	2005-12-22	£372,563
14 Bowerdean Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£110,000	2001-08-14	£321,391

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP13 6AX

Employment

HP13 6AX 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	62
Retired	44
Part-Time Employee	19
Self-Employed	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Other	7
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Manufacturing	11
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Construction	8
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Other	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW	4out of 4	258 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hannah Ball School Philip Road , HP13 7JS	2out of 4	473 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beechview Academy Guinions Road , HP13 7NT	2out of 4	1,071 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hamilton Academy Priory Avenue , HP13 6SG	3out of 4	1,208 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kings Wood School and Nursery Hollis Road , HP13 7UN	3out of 4	1,299 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School Loakes Road , HP11 2JU	3out of 4	1,553 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ	3out of 4	818 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT	4out of 4	1,583 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB	4out of 4	2,233 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ	4out of 4	2,520 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Sir William Ramsay School Rose Avenue , Hazlemere HP15 7UB	2out of 4	2,945 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	1,888 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School 19 London Road , High Wycombe HP11 1BJ	- not rated	480 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crown House School Bassetsbury Manor , Bassetsbury Lane HP11 1QX	- not rated	585 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Aspire 56 Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ	4out of 4	832 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Godstowe Preparatory School Shrubbery Road , HP13 6PR	- not rated	1,005 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Buckinghamshire New University Queen Alexandra Road , HP11 2JZ	- not rated	1,191 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hyundai Training Academy	14 The Valley Centre, Gordon Road	359 yd
Lido Cafe	Wycombe Rye Lido, Bassetsbury Lane	538 yd
Signatures	Wycombe Rye Lido, Bassetsbury Lane	538 yd
Chutney	27 Easton Street, High Wycombe	767 yd
Tin Kitchen	2 The Quadrangle, High Wycombe	811 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
High Wycombe Cricket Club	London Road, High Wycombe	334 yd
Belle Vue PH	The Belle Vue, 45 Gordon Road	359 yd
RAF Association Club	114 Totteridge Road, High Wycombe	388 yd
High Wycombe Lawn Tennis Club	High Wycombe Tennis Club, Bassetsbury Lane	544 yd
High Wycombe Bowling Club	Chestnut Avenue, High Wycombe	627 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Favorite Wycombe	176 Totteridge Road, High Wycombe	443 yd
UK Pizza Halal	145 Bowerdean Road, High Wycombe	557 yd
CT Hot Pot	39 Totteridge Road, High Wycombe	598 yd
Peking House	31 Totteridge Road, High Wycombe	599 yd
Dansak Zone	29 Totteridge Road, High Wycombe	635 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	Unit 1, 300 London Road		820 yd
Tesco Express	Hatters Lane, High Wycombe		1,035 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Trades And Social Club Queens Road		181 yd
High Wycombe Cricket Club LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	334 yd
High Wycombe Lawn Tennis Club BASSETSBURY LANE	tennis courts	518 yd
Wycombe Rye Lido WARREN WOOD DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	593 yd
The Rye LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	625 yd
Highcrest Academy HATTERS LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	716 yd
St Andrews Church HATTERS LANE		911 yd
Beechview School GUINIONS ROAD	grass pitches	942 yd
Wycombe District Unison Building Council Offices Council Offices Queen Victoria Road		1,072 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	66.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	73.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	327.86 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	327.86 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.95 Mbit/s

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