Elder Way, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, HP15 7RH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP15 7RH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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	50.6%	49.7%	-0.9%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	49.4%	50.3%	0.9%	49.0%	1.3%

Partnership Status

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 7RH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.9% 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	26.7%	26.8%	0.1%	37.9%	-11.1%
Married: Opposite sex	60.2%	61.9%	1.7%	44.2%	17.7%
Separated	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	7.1%	6%	-1.1%	9.1%	-3.1%
Widowed	4.5%	4.9%	0.4%	6.1%	-1.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) 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	50.6%	53.8%	3.2%	48.4%	5.4%
Good health	38.4%	36.2%	-2.2%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	9.6%	9.4%	-0.2%	12.7%	-3.3%
Bad health	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	4.0%	-3.4%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

In the area around HP15 7RH this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.7%	7.2%	-4.5%	18.2%	-11.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.4%	8.3%	-7.1%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	15.8%	1.9%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	7.5%	1.9%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18%	17%	-1.0%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	32%	42.6%	10.6%	33.8%	8.8%
Other	3.4%	1.5%	-1.9%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	0%	2.9%	2.9%	3.1%	-0.2%
Pakistani	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.5%
Other Asian	1.5%	2.1%	0.6%	1.6%	0.5%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	0.8%	0.4%
White	94.5%	89.7%	-4.8%	81.4%	8.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.5% 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	93.6%	91.5%	-2.1%	83.2%	8.3%
European Union	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	6.1%	-4.9%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	3.8%	1.2%	5.6%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	2.1%	1.5%	1.3%	0.8%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.6%	91.5%	-2.1%	83.2%	8.3%
10+ Years	0%	7.1%	7.1%	9.8%	-2.7%
5-10 Years	2.6%	0.3%	-2.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	1.2%	-1.4%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.3%	76.7%	13.6%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
No passport held	6.5%	13.5%	-7.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.4%	37.2%	4.2%
Christian	48.8%	46.2%	2.6%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	3.9%	6.5%	-2.6%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Elder Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elder Way was 15.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.7% lower than the Hazlemere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Elder Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Hazlemere and the 201st lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.1%.

🔎 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. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,400

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in HP15 7RH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Elder Way are based on 32 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 Elder Way, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, HP15 7RH

Estimated Average Property Prices for HP15 7RH

Average Price
£515,361

Semi-Detached
£485,518

Terraced
£414,353

Detached
£567,702

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Elder Way

Average Price
£488,850

Semi-Detached
£470,413

Terraced
£434,661

Detached
£566,301

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Elder WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Elder Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2021-03-10	£493,363
5 Elder Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£605,000	2020-09-15	£681,135
13 Elder Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£337,000	2020-02-21	£397,847
1 Elder Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2017-09-01	£479,561
15 Elder Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£287,000	2014-07-15	£429,238

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for HP15 7RH

Employment

HP15 7RH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 7RH 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	112
Retired	65
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	34
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	3
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	43
Education	29
Manufacturing	19
Human health and social work activities	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Construction	10
Information and communication	10
Other	9
Transport and storage	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Real estate activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW	4out of 4	3,519 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hazlemere Church of England Combined School Amersham Road , Hazlemere HP15 7PZ	2out of 4	546 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Manor Farm Community Infant School Rose Avenue , Hazlemere HP15 7PH	3out of 4	835 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor Farm Community Junior School Rose Avenue , Hazlemere HP15 7PH	3out of 4	835 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cedar Park School Cedar Avenue , Hazlemere HP15 7EF	3out of 4	1,172 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highworth Combined School and Nursery Highworth Close , HP13 7PH	3out of 4	1,636 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sir William Ramsay School Rose Avenue , Hazlemere HP15 7UB	2out of 4	415 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holmer Green Senior School Parish Piece , Holmer Green HP15 6SP	3out of 4	2,085 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT	4out of 4	2,522 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ	3out of 4	2,787 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	5,218 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Godstowe Preparatory School Shrubbery Road , HP13 6PR	- not rated	3,281 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Aspire 56 Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ	4out of 4	3,303 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pipers Corner School Great Kingshill , HP15 6LP	- not rated	3,770 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School 19 London Road , High Wycombe HP11 1BJ	- not rated	3,772 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crown House School Bassetsbury Manor , Bassetsbury Lane HP11 1QX	- not rated	3,785 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hazlemere Free Methodist Church	43 Penn Road, Hazlemere	285 yd
Hazlemere Youth Centre	Rose Avenue, Hazlemere	352 yd
Raj	17 Penn Road, Hazlemere	442 yd
Jai Ho	Jai Ho Restaurant, Holmer Green Road	568 yd
Santorini	Santorini Greek Restaurant, Aberdeen House	569 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hazlemere Golf And Country Club	Penn Road, Hazlemere	305 yd
The Mayflower Public House	The Mayflower, 193 Penn Road	436 yd
Royal British Legion	11A Penn Road, Hazlemere	471 yd
The Three Horseshoes Public House	The Three Horseshoes, 329 Amersham Road	632 yd
The Crown	277 Amersham Road, Hazlemere	873 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Soya Oriental Takeaway	Holmer Green Road, Hazlemere	569 yd
Domino's Pizza	1 Market Parade, Hazlemere	571 yd
Bay Leaf	2 Holmer Green Road, Hazlemere	608 yd
Progress Bakery	273 Amersham Road, Hazlemere	888 yd
The Canny Kiosk	Bowling Green, Hazlemere Recreation Ground	968 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Newland Street, Eden Centre	262 yd
Little Waitrose	Hazlemere Crossroads Service Station, 331 Amersham Road	515 yd
Co Op	23 - 25 Rose Avenue, Hazlemere	728 yd
Co Op	Co-op, 37 - 39 Park Parade	1,071 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hazlemere Community Centre ROSE AVENUE		356 yd
Sir William Ramsay School ROSE AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	373 yd
Hazlemere Golf Club PENN ROAD	golf	388 yd
Manor Farm Junior School MANOR FARM JUNIOR SCHOOL MANOR FARM JUNIOR SCHOOL ROSE AVENUE	grass pitches	593 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	46.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	73.57 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	73.57 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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