Dell Field is in Prestwood, Great Missenden and in Buckinghamshire district. HP16 0SW is located in the Great Missenden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesham and Amersham. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dell Field, Prestwood, Great Missenden, HP16 0SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP16 0SP, HP16 0SU, HP16 0SD, HP16 0SS, HP16 0SA, HP16 0SB, HP16 0LA, HP16 0RZ, HP16 0SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HP16 0SW 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 | 48.6% | 49.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.3% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 HP16 0SW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.5% 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 | 21% | 16.1% | -4.9% | 37.9% | -21.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.3% | 71.5% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 27.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (93%) 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 | 57.8% | 64.8% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 16.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 28.2% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -8.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 HP16 0SW this area, 4.8% 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 52.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 8.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11.6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 13.3% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.5% | 52.6% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 18.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.6% | 96.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
In this area, 95.4% 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% | 95.4% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 94.7% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 76.7% | 18.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dell Field was 11.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.5% lower than the Great Missenden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dell Field has the lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Great Missenden and the 116th lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dell Field, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2022-11-04 | £447,181 |
| 1 Dell Field, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-11-02 | £437,785 |
| 1 Dell Field, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2016-12-13 | £360,829 |
| 7 Dell Field, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £371,500 | 2015-12-17 | £488,816 |
| 5 Dell Field, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2014-05-16 | £438,156 |
HP16 0SW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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.
HP16 0SW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HP16 0SW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestwood Junior School Clare Road , Prestwood HP16 0NR | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwood Infant School Moat Lane , Prestwood HP16 9DF | 4out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Missenden CofE Combined School Church Street , HP16 0AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Kingshill Combined School Windsor Lane , Little Kingshill HP16 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School Cryers Hill Road , Cryers Hill HP15 6JP | 3out of 4 | 3,497 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Misbourne School Misbourne Drive , HP16 0BN | 3out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer Green Senior School Parish Piece , Holmer Green HP15 6SP | 3out of 4 | 4,495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway School 1 High Street , HP16 9AA | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Missenden Abbey Adult Education College , HP16 0BD | - not rated | 2,747 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pipers Corner School Great Kingshill , HP15 6LP | - not rated | 2,970 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes Tea Room | Hildriths Garden Centre, 169 Wycombe Road | 628 yd | |
| The Pantry at 51 | 51 High Street, Prestwood | 792 yd | |
| The Barn Kitchen at Peterley Manor Farm | Peterley Manor Farm, Peterley Lane | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Polecat Inn | 170 Wycombe Road, Prestwood | 790 yd | |
| Chequers Tree Public House | High Street, Prestwood | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestwood Plaice | 6 Chequers Parade, Wycombe Road | 899 yd | |
| Pathila Tandoori | 6C Chequers Parade, Wycombe Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 103 - 107 High Street, Prestwood | 840 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 9 - 11 Wycombe Road, Prestwood | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Way Academy (Prestwood Campus) PRESTWOOD CAMPUS PRESTWOOD CAMPUS NAIRDWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Prestwood Common WRIGHTS LANE | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Prestwood Recreation Ground RIMINGTON RIMINGTON NAIRDWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Prestwood Junior School CLARE ROAD | grass pitches | 697 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40.25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40.25 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.