Carrington Place is in Holmer Green, High Wycombe and in Buckinghamshire district. HP15 6SS 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 Carrington Place, Holmer Green, High Wycombe, HP15 6SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP15 6SR, HP15 6AN, HP15 6SW, HP15 6SP, HP15 6TT, HP15 6UJ, HP15 6RT, HP15 6ST, HP15 6UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP15 6SS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 51.3% | 47.1% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 52.9% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 6SS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.5% 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 | 17.9% | 22.4% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 73.8% | 67.5% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 23.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 59.9% | 54.7% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 34.4% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around HP15 6SS this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 9.3% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 10.4% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.9% | 7.5% | -2.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 12.9% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 43.7% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0.7% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 88.2% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 93.8% | 90% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 90% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.9% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 76.7% | 16.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carrington Place was 71.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.3% higher than the Chalfont St Giles average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carrington Place has the 16th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Chalfont St Giles and the 426th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonards Carrington Place, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-12-06 | £644,851 |
| Larnaca Carrington Place, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2017-05-26 | £541,310 |
| 2 Carrington Place, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £499,750 | 2014-09-11 | £715,356 |
| Meadowcroft Carrington Place, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2014-05-23 | £692,872 |
| St Leonards Carrington Place, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2006-05-26 | £666,693 |
HP15 6SS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmer Green First School and Pre-School Watchet Lane , Holmer Green HP15 6UG | 3out of 4 | 130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer Green Junior School The Common , Holmer Green HP15 6TD | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Park School Cedar Avenue , Hazlemere HP15 7EF | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widmer End Community Combined School Estcourt Drive , Widmer End HP15 6AH | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Kingshill Combined School Windsor Lane , Little Kingshill HP16 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 1,964 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 | 243 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Ramsay School Rose Avenue , Hazlemere HP15 7UB | 2out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Misbourne School Misbourne Drive , HP16 0BN | 3out of 4 | 3,972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | 4out of 4 | 4,145 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 4,808 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 | 3,449 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Missenden Abbey Adult Education College , HP16 0BD | - not rated | 4,205 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway School 1 High Street , HP16 9AA | - not rated | 5,004 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Godstowe Preparatory School Shrubbery Road , HP13 6PR | - not rated | 5,013 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire 56 Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ | 4out of 4 | 5,080 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpportuniTEA | 87 Watchet Lane, Holmer Green | 361 yd | |
| The Square (BUCKS) Ltd | Pond Approach, Holmer Green | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmer Green Royal British Legion Club | 48 Beech Tree Road, Holmer Green | 295 yd | |
| The Earl Howe Public House | 11 Earl Howe Road, Holmer Green | 587 yd | |
| The Bat and Ball | Penfold Lane, Holmer Green | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmer Green Chilli | Pond Approach, Holmer Green | 332 yd | |
| Holmer Green Kebabs | 7 Turners Place, Holmer Green | 377 yd | |
| South Hill Fish and Chips | 11 Turners Place, Holmer Green | 381 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holmer Green Senior School Parish Piece | grass pitches | 90 yd |
| Holmer Green Sports Association Watchet Lane | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 372 yd |
| Holmer Green Junior School THE COMMON | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 748 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 36.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 53.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 53.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.