Old Oxford Road is in Piddington, High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP14 3BE is located in the West Wycombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wycombe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Oxford Road, Piddington, High Wycombe, HP14 3BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP14 3BW, HP14 3BU, HP14 3BZ, HP14 3BT, HP14 3BN, HP14 3BB, HP14 3BS, HP14 3BP, HP14 3BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HP14 3BE is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 52% | 46.5% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 48% | 53.5% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 | 32.2% | 38.8% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 45% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10.3% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.9% | 52.1% | -5.8% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 32.6% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9% | 11.1% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 13.9% | 10.8% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 8.3% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 12.1% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 23.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 40.4% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| White | 94.4% | 94.1% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 92% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 92.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.3% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Oxford Road was 17.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% lower than the Chiltern Villages average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Old Oxford Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Chiltern Villages and the 268th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darec Old Oxford Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2025-02-28 | £500,927 |
| Tilsholme Old Oxford Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-11-17 | £506,924 |
| Lynwood Old Oxford Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £534,000 | 2023-05-31 | £557,383 |
| Unit 1F Norths Estate Old Oxford Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-12-09 | £253,238 |
| Mweya Old Oxford Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2022-10-28 | £1,025,342 |
HP14 3BE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wycombe School Church Lane , West Wycombe HP14 3AH | - not rated | 2,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Towerton School At Studley Green Water End Road , Studley Green HP14 3XN | 3out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane End Primary School Edmonds Road , Lane End HP14 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadmore End CofE School Cadmore End , HP14 3PE | 3out of 4 | 3,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radnage Church of England Primary School City Road , Radnage HP14 4DW | 3out of 4 | 3,688 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4,800 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Buckinghamshire Unit 3 - Spearmast Industrial Estate , Land End Road HP12 4JG | - not rated | 3,281 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College 150 West Wycombe Road , HP12 3AE | - not rated | 4,765 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Wood School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 5,181 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kite Ridge School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 5,206 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dashwood Arms | Old Oxford Road, Piddington | 318 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Piddington Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND OLD OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 226 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 | 74.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 74.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 74.1% |
| 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.