Earl Howe Road is in Holmer Green, High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP15 6PX is located in the Penn Wood and Old Amersham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesham and Amersham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Earl Howe Road, Holmer Green, High Wycombe, HP15 6PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP15 6PY, HP15 6NF, HP15 6PU, HP15 6RH, HP15 6RN, HP15 6TG, HP15 6QG, HP15 6TQ, HP15 6RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP15 6PX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 51.1% | 48.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 HP15 6PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 27.1% | 27.5% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 53.9% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5% | 8.2% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 44.4% | 48.9% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 34.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 13.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 18.3% | 14.1% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.8% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 32.7% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 99% | 95.1% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.7% 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% | 94.7% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 94.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Earl Howe Road was 39.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.0% higher than the Chalfont St Giles average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Earl Howe Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Chalfont St Giles and the 779th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2C Earl Howe Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2023-04-05 | £234,841 |
| 38 Earl Howe Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2022-09-09 | £673,484 |
| 28 Earl Howe Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-07-22 | £479,880 |
| 2A Earl Howe Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2022-02-24 | £212,206 |
| 40 Earl Howe Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2021-02-12 | £674,547 |
HP15 6PX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
HP15 6PX 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmer Green Junior School The Common , Holmer Green HP15 6TD | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer Green First School and Pre-School Watchet Lane , Holmer Green HP15 6UG | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Park School Cedar Avenue , Hazlemere HP15 7EF | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widmer End Community Combined School Estcourt Drive , Widmer End HP15 6AH | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Kingshill Combined School Windsor Lane , Little Kingshill HP16 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmer Green Senior School Parish Piece , Holmer Green HP15 6SP | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Ramsay School Rose Avenue , Hazlemere HP15 7UB | 2out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Misbourne School Misbourne Drive , HP16 0BN | 3out of 4 | 4,218 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | 4out of 4 | 4,356 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 4,841 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipers Corner School Great Kingshill , HP15 6LP | - not rated | 3,944 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Missenden Abbey Adult Education College , HP16 0BD | - not rated | 4,431 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Godstowe Preparatory School Shrubbery Road , HP13 6PR | - not rated | 5,200 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire 56 Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ | 4out of 4 | 5,251 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway School 1 High Street , HP16 9AA | - not rated | 5,271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square (BUCKS) Ltd | Pond Approach, Holmer Green | 147 yd | |
| OpportuniTEA | 87 Watchet Lane, Holmer Green | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earl Howe Public House | 11 Earl Howe Road, Holmer Green | 78 yd | |
| The Bat and Ball | Penfold Lane, Holmer Green | 638 yd | |
| Holmer Green Royal British Legion Club | 48 Beech Tree Road, Holmer Green | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill Fish and Chips | 11 Turners Place, Holmer Green | 137 yd | |
| Holmer Green Kebabs | 7 Turners Place, Holmer Green | 137 yd | |
| Holmer Green Chilli | Pond Approach, Holmer Green | 201 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holmer Green Junior School THE COMMON | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Holmer Green Senior School Parish Piece | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Holmer Green Sports Association Watchet Lane | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 881 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.